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.
Jackson County, Arkansas FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Jackson County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
10 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: 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.
Heat Advisory for Clay, Greene, Craighead and Mid-South Through 8 PM CDT Tuesday
The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for portions of the Mid-South, including Clay, Greene, and Craighead counties, now in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
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.
Heat Advisory for Clay, Greene, Craighead and Other Counties Until 8 PM CDT Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for portions of four states, including Clay, Greene, and Craighead counties, with heat index values up to 107 expected until 8 PM CDT Monday.
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.