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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1238 PM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

ARZ034-047-057-180145-
/O.NEW.KLZK.XH.W.0002.250718T1800Z-250719T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250718T0100Z/
Woodruff-Monroe-Arkansas-
Including the cities of Augusta, McCrory, Stuttgart, De Witt,
Brinkley, Cotton Plant, and Clarendon
1238 PM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 110. For the second
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 115 expected.

* WHERE...Monroe, Woodruff, and Arkansas Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this
  evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM
  CDT Friday.

* 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.

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1238 PM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

ARZ007-008-016-017-025-031>033-039-042>046-054>056-180145-
/O.NEW.KLZK.XH.W.0002.250718T1800Z-250719T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250718T0100Z/
Sharp-Randolph-Independence-Lawrence-Jackson-Conway-Faulkner-
White-Perry-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Hot Spring-
Grant-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Morrilton, Hot Springs, Hazen, Pine
Bluff, Newport, Perryville, Bryant, Cabot, Beebe, Pocahontas,
Malvern, Des Arc, Little Rock, Batesville, Searcy, Sheridan, Cave
City, De Valls Bluff, North Little Rock, Ash Flat, Hoxie, Lonoke,
Benton, Attica, Hardy, Conway, and Walnut Ridge
1238 PM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 115 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Friday.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1238 PM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

ARZ065-180145-
/O.NEW.KLZK.HT.Y.0008.250718T1800Z-250719T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250718T0100Z/
Desha-
Including the cities of McGehee and Dumas
1238 PM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
  with heat index values up to 110. For the Heat Advisory, heat
  index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Desha County.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
  For the Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Friday.

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

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1146 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

ARZ035-048-049-058-MSZ007-010>012-020-180200-
/O.CON.KMEG.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250718T0200Z/
Cross-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Tunica-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-
Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Helena-West Helena, Batesville, Wynne,
Charleston, Tunica, Forrest City, Marks, Clarksdale, and Marianna
1146 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Cross, Lee AR, Phillips, and St. Francis
  Counties. In Mississippi, Coahoma, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie,
  and Tunica Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1140 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

ARZ075-LAZ008-009-016-025-MSZ018-019-025>027-034>036-040>042-047-
180000-
/O.UPG.KJAN.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250718T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAN.XH.W.0001.250717T1640Z-250718T0000Z/
Chicot-West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Tensas-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-
Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Warren-
Including the cities of Carrollton, Lexington, Belzoni, St.
Joseph, Waterproof, Grenada, Ruleville, Vicksburg, Oak Grove,
Goodman, North Carrollton, Lake Village, Newellton, Mayersville,
Greenwood, Vaiden, Lake Providence, Durant, Tallulah, Tchula,
Greenville, Pickens, Dermott, Cleveland, Indianola, Eudora,
Anguilla, Rolling Fork, Isola, Yazoo City, and Epps
1140 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111
  degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of far southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana,
  and western and northwestern Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will only fall to near
  75 degrees.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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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