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KEY MESSAGES
Issued at 159 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
-Hot conditions will be the primary story through the weekend and into much of next week.
-Additional heat headlines are highly likely into early next week if ensemble and deterministic model trends continue.
-Little to no chances for precipitation expected through this week.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 159 AM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
High pressure will continue to dominate the weather pattern through the rest of this week and into the weekend. While some low-end rain chances are possible underneath the ridge, it is not all that likely as the ridge centers itself over the state.
With this pattern change, dangerously hot temperatures are expected through the weekend as temperatures soar to above average. Many locations will likely see temperatures rise to near 100 degrees or just above with heat index values slightly higher. An extreme heat warning and heat advisories are in effect through Sunday.
Remember that if need to be outside for any reason, make sure to take plenty of breaks and find shade to rest in. Also be sure to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS) Issued at 629 PM CDT Fri Aug 14 2026
High pressure will remain in control this weekend bringing few if any clouds through the TAF period. Winds are expected to relax after sunset this evening, becoming W/SW at 10-20 kts on Sat.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Batesville AR 79 104 81 105 / 0 0 0 0 Camden AR 76 100 77 100 / 0 0 0 0 Harrison AR 78 100 78 100 / 0 0 0 0 Hot Springs AR 77 101 78 102 / 0 0 0 0 Little Rock AR 79 104 80 104 / 0 0 0 0 Monticello AR 77 101 79 101 / 0 0 0 0 Mount Ida AR 75 99 77 101 / 0 0 0 10 Mountain Home AR 76 100 77 100 / 0 0 0 0 Newport AR 76 104 78 105 / 0 0 0 0 Pine Bluff AR 76 101 78 101 / 0 0 0 0 Russellville AR 77 103 78 105 / 0 0 0 0 Searcy AR 76 104 78 105 / 0 0 0 0 Stuttgart AR 78 103 79 104 / 0 0 0 0
LZK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT Sunday for ARZ004-005-014-024-031- 039-042-043-052>056-062>069-103-112-113-121>123-130-137-138-140- 141-203-212-213-221>223-230-237-238-240-241-313-340-341.
Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT Sunday for ARZ006>008- 015>017-025-032>034-044>047-057.
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