Desha County, AR
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 1:28 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Little Rock AR
What
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 116.
Where
Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas.
When
Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
To reduce risk during 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.
Areas Impacted
- Marion
- Baxter
- Fulton
- Sharp
- Randolph
- Stone
- Izard
- Independence
- Lawrence
- Cleburne
- Jackson
- Conway
- Faulkner
- White
- Woodruff
- Perry
- Garland
- Saline
- Pulaski
- Lonoke
- Prairie
- Monroe
- Pike
- Clark
- Hot Spring
- Grant
- Jefferson
- Arkansas
- Dallas
- Cleveland
- Lincoln
- Desha
- Ouachita
- Calhoun
- Bradley
- Drew
- Boone County Except Southwest
- Searcy County Lower Elevations
- Southern Johnson County
- Southern Pope County
- Southeast Van Buren County
- Western and Northern Logan County
- Northern Scott County
- Northwest Yell County
- Polk County Lower Elevations
- Central and Eastern Montgomery County
- Newton County Lower Elevations
- Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations
- Southern and Eastern Logan County
- Central and Southern Scott County
- Yell Excluding Northwest
- Northern Polk County Higher Elevations
- Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations
- Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations
- Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Arkansas Heat Products: Through Tuesday Evening
Created by the NWS Little Rock WFO
An Extreme Heat Warning has been added to the higher elevated of western and northern Arkansas for this afternoon. The forecast high temperatures are expected to be in the triple-digits across much of the state this afternoon. This will be in tandem with oppressive heat index values, which will exceed 115 degrees in some locations. Practicing heat safety on this afternoon is a must. The Extreme Heat Warning will run through 9pm this evening.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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