Heat Advisory: High Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses in Arkansas
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across much of Arkansas on Tuesday.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 12:51 p.m. ET
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Aug 31, 2026, 12:51 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory in Effect for Much of Arkansas from Noon to 8 PM Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, and western Arkansas, in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The advisory was issued at 11:48 AM CDT on Monday, August 31, 2026, and expires at 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
The advisory covers 27 zones, including Sharp, Randolph, Independence, Lawrence, Jackson, Conway, Faulkner, White, Woodruff, Perry, Saline, Pulaski, Lonoke, Prairie, Monroe, Grant, Jefferson, Arkansas, Lincoln, Desha, Drew, Southern Johnson County, Southern Pope County, Western and Northern Logan County, Northwest Yell County, Southern and Eastern Logan County, and Yell Excluding Northwest. Cities affected include Danville, Stuttgart, Coal Hill, Caulksville, Knoxville, London, Brinkley, Bryant, Hector, Star City, Clarendon, Pine Bluff, Searcy, Attica, North Little Rock, Cave City, Beebe, Monticello, Benton, Subiaco, Walnut Ridge, Sheridan, Hardy, Lonoke, and De Valls Bluff.
Heat index values up to 109 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The National Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. When outdoors, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments for outdoor work. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9 1 1.
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