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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1239 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

ARZ008-016-017-025-031>034-039-042>047-054>057-064-065-121-122-130-
138-230-238-190845-
/O.UPG.KLZK.HT.Y.0023.250819T1700Z-250820T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLZK.XH.W.0009.250819T1700Z-250820T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.XH.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250819T0100Z/
Randolph-Independence-Lawrence-Jackson-Conway-Faulkner-White-
Woodruff-Perry-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Hot
Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Lincoln-Desha-Southern Johnson
County-Southern Pope County-Western and Northern Logan County-
Northwest Yell County-Southern and Eastern Logan County-Yell
Excluding Northwest-
Including the cities of Ola, London, Paris, Bryant, Subiaco,
Sugar Grove, Dumas, Mount Magazine, Cabot, Des Arc, Brinkley,
Caulksville, De Witt, Havana, Hoxie, Star City, Malvern,
Waveland, Blue Mountain, North Little Rock, Morrilton,
Clarksville, Conway, Hot Springs, Perryville, Batesville, Pine
Bluff, McGehee, Stuttgart, Hartman, Booneville, Russellville,
Benton, De Valls Bluff, Danville, Hazen, Knoxville, Searcy,
Atkins, Hector, Coal Hill, Clarendon, Gould, McCrory, Attica,
Beebe, Cotton Plant, Newport, Plainview, Little Rock, Lonoke,
Augusta, Sheridan, Pocahontas, Walnut Ridge, and Dardanelle
1239 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the second
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 114 expected.

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

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

* 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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1239 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

ARZ007-190845-
/O.UPG.KLZK.HT.Y.0023.250819T1700Z-250820T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLZK.XH.W.0009.250819T1700Z-250820T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250819T0100Z/
Sharp-
Including the cities of Hardy, Cave City, and Ash Flat
1239 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 115 expected.

* WHERE...Sharp County.

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

* 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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

&&

$$

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