Weather Service issues Excessive Heat Warning – Feels like 112; Here are instructions for Dogs & Vulnerable People

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued an excessive heat warning, effective July 19th from 2:00 p.m. July 19 to 8:00 p.m. July 20, for Saline County and surrounding areas. Heat index values up to 112 degrees are expected on Tuesday and 114 on Wednesday.

This warning is for portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest and western Arkansas. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Warning areas: Sharp; Randolph; Independence; Lawrence; 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; Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Western And Northern Logan County; Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central And Eastern Montgomery County; 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.

EXTENDED FORECAST

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 112. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 111. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Thursday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 79.