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KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 139 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026

- Hazardous heat set to return to the region by Sunday, with multiple 100 degree days possible through mid-week next week.

- In addition to daytime heat next week, overnight lows may struggle to fall below 80 degrees in some locations.

- Make sure to drink plenty of water and take breaks when outside.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 139 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026

To begin the period, northwest flow over the state will bring one additional day of relatively cooler temperatures (still hot) to the state before another warm up this weekend through at least early next week.

As the upper level ridge builds back over the region, sinking air over the state will diminish the chances for rain through this weekend and into early next week. Although, some afternoon thunderstorm chances cannot be completely ruled out.

The biggest threat will be the dangerous temperatures and heat index values. By Sunday and Monday it is possible many locations across the state reach 100 degrees with heat index values much hotter. Heat headlines will be likely Saturday across eastern Arkansas and the River Valley. By Sunday and into early next week, it is expected much of the state will see a mix of heat advisories and extreme heat warnings.

An additional concern could be the lack of a recover period overnight where we could see multiple nights later this weekend and next week where locations struggle to get below 80 degrees. If you plan to be outdoors for any reason this weekend and next week, make sure you have shade to rest in, take multiple breaks, and drink plenty of water.

AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 1240 PM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026

MVFR conds were prevailing N of a frontal boundary which was draped across Cntrl AR this afternoon. Sct SHRA were ongoing N of the boundary affecting mainly KBPK. Skies were BKN S of the boundary with MVFR/VFR noted. Winds will be light this afternoon out of the S. SHRA/TSRA are expected to redevelop late overnight affecting primarily Cntrl/SE terminals. For now there is low confidence in PoPs but if PoPs occurs, storms could linger for hours on end. Mix of MVFR/VFR conds are expected to end the TAF period.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Batesville AR 74 95 78 99 / 40 20 10 10 Camden AR 75 96 75 100 / 0 10 0 0 Harrison AR 75 95 77 100 / 20 10 10 0 Hot Springs AR 76 96 76 101 / 20 20 0 0 Little Rock AR 78 97 79 101 / 20 30 10 0 Monticello AR 77 95 77 99 / 0 10 10 10 Mount Ida AR 76 94 76 99 / 10 20 0 0 Mountain Home AR 73 93 76 98 / 20 10 10 0 Newport AR 74 96 77 99 / 30 30 20 0 Pine Bluff AR 75 95 76 99 / 20 20 10 10 Russellville AR 76 98 77 102 / 20 20 10 0 Searcy AR 75 96 77 99 / 30 30 10 10 Stuttgart AR 77 96 78 99 / 20 30 10 10

LZK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.