Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Desha County Until Monday
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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Desha County until 8 PM CDT Monday with heat index values near or over 110.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- Desha County, Arkansas
- Issued
- August 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Little Rock AR
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Alert Details
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Little Rock AR. The alert is effective from August 16 at 12:02 AM CDT and remains in effect until August 17 at 8:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Desha County in Arkansas.
What You Should Do
Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Expected Conditions
Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to near or over 110.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until 8 PM CDT Monday, August 17. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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