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The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for much of central and eastern Arkansas, including Saline and Pulaski counties, effective until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Forecasters anticipate dangerously hot conditions with heat index values soaring up to 114 degrees before potential scattered rain showers bring slight relief on Wednesday.
Read more below.
High pressure remaining over the state is driving the soaring temperatures, with actual highs expected to reach the mid-90s to over 100 degrees.
The extreme heat warning covers a wide swath of the state, impacting cities such as Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, and North Little Rock.
The National Weather Service warns that the extreme heat and high humidity create a significantly increased risk of heat-related illnesses.
Residents are urged to take these measures:
💧 Drink plenty of fluids,
🌬️ Stay in air-conditioned rooms,
💪 Limit strenuous outdoor activities to the early morning or evening, and
🏠 Check on vulnerable neighbors and relatives.
Relief is expected by midweek, as the high-pressure system shifts, bringing in increased cloud cover and scattered showers. ☔ Rain chances are looking likely for Wednesday and Thursday, which will help lower temperatures across the state.
While most storms are expected to remain below severe criteria, the weather service notes that locally heavy rainfall is possible and strong to severe thunderstorms cannot be entirely ruled out.
Despite the brief cooldown midweek, hot conditions are expected to return. 🌡️
Saline County 7-Day Forecast
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