National Weather ServiceArkansasHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 100 heat advisories for Arkansas in 2025 and 66 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 171, 158% above the average of 66 for those months in 2008-2025. Sebastian was covered most often (282 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Arkansas get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 171 |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2024 | 115 |
| 2023 | 150 |
| 2022 | 150 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2010 | 67 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 19 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Arkansas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian | 282 | 79 | August 20, 2025 |
| Crawford | 275 | 79 | August 20, 2025 |
| Franklin | 269 | 74 | August 20, 2025 |
| Lee | 243 | 71 | September 14, 2026 |
| St. Francis | 243 | 70 | September 14, 2026 |
| Phillips | 240 | 70 | September 14, 2026 |
| Crittenden | 239 | 70 | September 14, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 239 | 95 | September 14, 2026 |
| Drew | 235 | 93 | September 14, 2026 |
| Cross | 233 | 66 | September 14, 2026 |
| Desha | 233 | 92 | September 14, 2026 |
| Ashley | 231 | 95 | September 16, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Arkansas.