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Heat Advisory for Benton, Carroll, and Washington AR from Noon to 7 PM CDT Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma, including Benton, Carroll, and Washington counties, with heat index values up to 109 expected.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 8, 2026, 1:07 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from noon to 7 PM CDT. The covers portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma, including Benton, Carroll, and Washington counties in Arkansas, and cities such as Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville, Bartlesville, and McAlester. Heat index values up to 109 are expected. The warns that heat-related illnesses are possible, especially for those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. The NWS advises taking extra precautions when outside, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear. The is in effect for zones across the region. A previous remains in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening.

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