Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8 PM CDT Thursday for Central, Eastern, and Southeast Arkansas
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
Augusta, Arkansas FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Augusta and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
15 reportsHeat Advisory for Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi Until 8 PM CDT Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, including Craighead, Poinsett, and Mississippi counties, in effect until 8 p.m. CDT Thursday.
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.
Heat Advisory in Effect for Arkansas on Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat Advisory Extended Through 8 PM CDT Tuesday for Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee AR and Surrounding Areas
The National Weather Service has pushed the end of the Heat Advisory back to 8 PM CDT Tuesday, extending the warning window for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Heat Advisory: Heat Index Up to 109 Expected Across Mid-South Through Saturday
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 109 and urges precautions against heat illness.
Drinking Water
2 reportsFour Mile Hill Public Facilities Board in Searcy Failed Required Treatment Technique
The EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records a drinking water violation for a water system serving Searcy, Arkansas.
Rock Moore Water Authority in Sulphur Rock Violates Treatment Technique Requirement
The Rock Moore Water Authority in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas, failed a required treatment technique starting April 30, 2026.
Plane Crashes
1 reportNTSB Investigating Fatal Cessna T182T Accident Near Augusta, Arkansas
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an accident involving a Cessna T182T near Augusta, Arkansas, on August 7, 2025.