The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued the following alert:
HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED AUGUST 19 AT 1:18PM CDT UNTIL AUGUST 19 AT 7:00PM
…Hot and humid conditions expected Saturday afternoon……
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING…
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* EVENT: Hot and humid conditions are expected across portions of the area…with heat index values at or above 105 degrees during the afternoon hours.
* AREAS AFFECTED:
Areas along and south of Interstate 40, or much of central and southern portions of the state.
* TIMING:
Expect heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours…then cooling off by around sunset this evening.
* IMPACTS:
Oppressive heat conditions may lead to heat stroke
and dehydration for people outdoors.
Instructions:
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. 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…if you work or spend time outside. When possible…reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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..VIEW STORM REPORTS MAP KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WATCH, WARNING, ADVISORY
Targt Area:
CONWAY; FAULKNER; GARLAND; GRANT; HOT SPRING; JEFFERSON; LOGAN; LONOKE; MONROE; MONTGOMERY; PERRY; PRAIRIE; PULASKI; SALINE; SCOTT; WHITE; WOODRUFF; YELL