Heat Advisory for Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee AR Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, including Crittenden, St. Francis, and Lee AR counties.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 8, 2026, 1:18 p.m. ET
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Sep 8, 2026, 1:18 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory in Effect for Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee AR and Other Areas
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT. The advisory covers portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee, including Crittenden, St. Francis, and Lee AR counties, as well as 39 counties and cities such as Memphis, Oxford, and Clarksdale.
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. Lightweight and loose-fitting clothing is recommended, and strenuous activities should be limited to early morning or evening.
The advisory was issued at 11:58 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, September 8. A separate heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. CDT Tuesday evening.
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