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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

(06Z TAFS) Issued at 1208 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026

Mostly MVFR/VFR conditions are expected through the period. With that said, low CIGs will be possible overnight into Saturday morning as a warm front continues to be positioned over the state. Mostly light and variable winds are expected overnight.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Batesville AR 90 74 95 78 / 10 40 40 10 Camden AR 94 75 96 75 / 10 0 10 0 Harrison AR 88 75 95 77 / 10 20 30 10 Hot Springs AR 92 76 96 76 / 10 10 10 0 Little Rock AR 93 78 97 79 / 10 10 30 10 Monticello AR 94 77 95 77 / 10 0 10 10 Mount Ida AR 90 76 94 76 / 10 10 20 0 Mountain Home AR 86 73 93 76 / 10 20 30 10 Newport AR 90 74 96 77 / 10 40 40 20 Pine Bluff AR 93 75 95 76 / 10 10 10 10 Russellville AR 92 76 98 77 / 10 20 30 10 Searcy AR 91 75 96 77 / 10 30 40 10 Stuttgart AR 92 77 96 78 / 10 10 40 10

LZK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.