Heat Advisory in Effect for Arkansas on Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Sep 8, 2026, 1:21 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued for Arkansas for Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of central, eastern, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas, in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The advisory covers 61 zones, including cities such as Little Rock, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, and Russellville.
Heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory urges people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. For outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9-1-1.
The advisory expires at 7 p.m. CDT Wednesday.
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