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Extreme Heat Warning — Jackson, AR, Conway, AR, Faulkner, AR, White, AR, Woodruff, AR, Perry, AR, Pulaski, AR, Lonoke, AR, Prairie, AR, Monroe, AR, Arkansas, AR, Desha, AR, Southern Johnson County, AR, Southern Pope County, AR, Western and Northern Logan County, AR, Northwest Yell County, AR, Southern and Eastern Logan County, AR, Yell Excluding Northwest, AR
Issued
Expires
8:00 p. m. CDT · lun., ago. 17 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLZK

Affected Areas

Jackson, AR Conway, AR Faulkner, AR White, AR Woodruff, AR Perry, AR Pulaski, AR Lonoke, AR Prairie, AR Monroe, AR Arkansas, AR Desha, AR Southern Johnson County, AR Southern Pope County, AR Western and Northern Logan County, AR Northwest Yell County, AR Southern and Eastern Logan County, AR Yell Excluding Northwest, AR

Official Bulletin

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WWUS74 KLZK 131701
NPWLZK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1201 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

ARZ006>008-015>017-025-032>034-044>047-057-141200-
/O.CON.KLZK.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260817T0100Z/
Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Jackson-Faulkner-
White-Woodruff-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Arkansas-
Including the cities of Cave City, McCrory, Hazen, Horseshoe Bend,
Beebe, Clarendon, Lonoke, Hardy, Oxford, Calico Rock, Stuttgart,
Cabot, Attica, De Witt, Newport, Pocahontas, Ash Flat, Cotton Plant,
Augusta, Cherokee Village, North Little Rock, Hoxie, Melbourne,
Batesville, Little Rock, Brinkley, Walnut Ridge, Searcy, De Valls
Bluff, Conway, Des Arc, and Mammoth Spring
1201 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, and southeast
  Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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.

&&

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ARZ004-005-014-024-031-039-042-043-052>056-062>069-103-112-113-121>123-130-137-138-140-141-203-212-213-221>223-230-237-238-240-241-313-340-341-141200-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260817T0100Z/
Marion-Baxter-Stone-Cleburne-Conway-Perry-Garland-Saline-Pike-Clark-
Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Dallas-Cleveland-Lincoln-Desha-Ouachita-
Calhoun-Bradley-Drew-Boone County Except Southwest-
Newton County Higher Elevations-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-
Boone County Higher Elevations-Newton County Lower Elevations-
Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations-
Johnson County Higher Elevations-Pope County Higher Elevations-
Van Buren 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-
Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations-
Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations-
Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
Including the cities of Summit, Grannis, Plainview, Mena, Hartley,
Thornton, Knoxville, Pelsor, Havana, Camden, Mountain View, Oark,
London, Monticello, Nunley, Arkadelphia, Hartman, Morrilton, Hot
Springs, Murfreesboro, Benton, Rison, Waveland, Yellville, Star City,
Marshall, Malvern, Shirley, Heber Springs, Ponca, Blue Mountain,
Waldron, Boxley, Pindall, Tilly, Botkinburg, Fairfield Bay, Paris,
Boles, Albert, Mount Magazine, Fordyce, Bryant, Hampton, Flippin,
Booneville, Subiaco, Dardanelle, McGehee, Sheridan, Damascus,
Mansfield, Pine Bluff, Y City, Mountain Home, Gould, Hatfield,
Glenwood, Gilbert, Norman, Mountain Fork, Leslie, Dennard, Ozone,
Hector, Jasper, Sugar Grove, Perryville, Warren, Deer, Ola, Arbaugh,
Bull Shoals, Acorn, Story, Kingsland, Rich Mountain, Coal Hill,
Caulksville, Mount Ida, Russellville, Clinton, Western Grove,
Danville, Nogo, Harrison, Saint Joe, Scotland, Atkins, Dumas, Big
Fork, and Clarksville
1201 PM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southeast, southwest,
  and western Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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.

&&

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