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Excessive Heat Warning 2, NWS Little Rock, AR

August 22, 20216 counties in Arkansas

NWS Little Rock, AR issued this excessive heat warning at Aug 22, 2021, 2:21 PM CDT for 6 counties in Arkansas. It took effect at Aug 23, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 22, 2021, 2:21 PM CDT (19:21 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 23, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 24, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Little Rock, AR

Counties Arkansas County, AR, Desha County, AR, Drew County, AR, Lincoln County, AR, Monroe County, AR, Prairie County, AR

The radar

The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 156 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Little Rock, AR at 12:00Z on 2021-08-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1427 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Little Rock, AR at 12:00Z on 2021-08-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1427 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-61 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
961 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

955 
WWUS74 KLZK 221921
NPWLZK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
221 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

ARZ065-069-231200-
/O.NEW.KLZK.EH.W.0002.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210823T0100Z/
Desha-Drew-
Including the cities of Dumas, McGehee, and Monticello
221 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 110 to 115 expected. For
  the Heat Advisory, heat index values between 105 to 110.

* WHERE...Desha and Drew Counties.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT 
  Monday. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ARZ021-022-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>064-066>068-231200-
/O.NEW.KLZK.HT.Y.0011.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210823T0100Z/
Johnson-Pope-Logan-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-
Perry-Polk-Montgomery-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-
Monroe-Pike-Clark-Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-
Cleveland-Lincoln-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-
Including the cities of Clarksville, Russellville, Booneville, 
Paris, Morrilton, Conway, Searcy, Beebe, Augusta, McCrory, 
Cotton Plant, Waldron, Dardanelle, Danville, Ola, Perryville, 
Mena, Mount Ida, Norman, Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, 
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Cabot, Lonoke, Des Arc, Hazen, 
De Valls Bluff, Brinkley, Clarendon, Murfreesboro, Glenwood, 
Arkadelphia, Malvern, Sheridan, Pine Bluff, Stuttgart, De Witt, 
Fordyce, Rison, Kingsland, Star City, Gould, Camden, Hampton, 
Thornton, and Warren
221 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, southwest and 
  western Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening and from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ARZ003>008-012>017-023>025-231200-
/O.NEW.KLZK.HT.Y.0011.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Newton-Searcy-Stone-
Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Van Buren-Cleburne-Jackson-
Including the cities of Harrison, Bull Shoals, Flippin, 
Yellville, Summit, Mountain Home, Cherokee Village, 
Mammoth Spring, Cave City, Ash Flat, Hardy, Attica, Pocahontas, 
Jasper, Western Grove, Marshall, Leslie, Mountain View, 
Horseshoe Bend, Melbourne, Calico Rock, Oxford, Batesville, 
Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Fairfield Bay, Clinton, Heber Springs, 
and Newport
221 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and north central Arkansas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
234 
WWUS74 KLZK 230828
NPWLZK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
328 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

ARZ065-069-232300-
/O.EXT.KLZK.EH.W.0002.210823T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
Desha-Drew-
Including the cities of Dumas, McGehee, and Monticello
328 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  112 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Desha and Drew Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ARZ003>008-012>017-021>025-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>064-
066>068-232300-
/O.EXT.KLZK.HT.Y.0011.210823T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Newton-Searcy-Stone-
Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Johnson-Pope-Van Buren-Cleburne-
Jackson-Logan-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-Perry-
Polk-Montgomery-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Pike-
Clark-Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland-
Lincoln-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-
Including the cities of Harrison, Bull Shoals, Flippin, 
Yellville, Summit, Mountain Home, Cherokee Village, 
Mammoth Spring, Cave City, Ash Flat, Hardy, Attica, Pocahontas, 
Jasper, Western Grove, Marshall, Leslie, Mountain View, 
Horseshoe Bend, Melbourne, Calico Rock, Oxford, Batesville, 
Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Clarksville, Russellville, Fairfield Bay, 
Clinton, Heber Springs, Newport, Booneville, Paris, Morrilton, 
Conway, Searcy, Beebe, Augusta, McCrory, Cotton Plant, Waldron, 
Dardanelle, Danville, Ola, Perryville, Mena, Mount Ida, Norman, 
Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, North Little Rock, 
Cabot, Lonoke, Des Arc, Hazen, De Valls Bluff, Brinkley, 
Clarendon, Murfreesboro, Glenwood, Arkadelphia, Malvern, 
Sheridan, Pine Bluff, Stuttgart, De Witt, Fordyce, Rison, 
Kingsland, Star City, Gould, Camden, Hampton, Thornton, 
and Warren
328 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Much of Arkansas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

51
413 
WWUS74 KLZK 231617
NPWLZK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1117 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

ARZ065-069-240415-
/O.CON.KLZK.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Desha-Drew-
Including the cities of Dumas, McGehee, and Monticello
1117 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
  112 expected.

* WHERE...Desha and Drew Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ARZ003>008-012>017-021>025-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>064-
066>068-240415-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Newton-Searcy-Stone-
Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Johnson-Pope-Van Buren-Cleburne-
Jackson-Logan-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-Perry-
Polk-Montgomery-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Pike-
Clark-Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland-
Lincoln-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-
Including the cities of Harrison, Bull Shoals, Flippin, 
Yellville, Summit, Mountain Home, Cherokee Village, 
Mammoth Spring, Cave City, Ash Flat, Hardy, Attica, Pocahontas, 
Jasper, Western Grove, Marshall, Leslie, Mountain View, 
Horseshoe Bend, Melbourne, Calico Rock, Oxford, Batesville, 
Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Clarksville, Russellville, Fairfield Bay, 
Clinton, Heber Springs, Newport, Booneville, Paris, Morrilton, 
Conway, Searcy, Beebe, Augusta, McCrory, Cotton Plant, Waldron, 
Dardanelle, Danville, Ola, Perryville, Mena, Mount Ida, Norman, 
Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, North Little Rock, 
Cabot, Lonoke, Des Arc, Hazen, De Valls Bluff, Brinkley, 
Clarendon, Murfreesboro, Glenwood, Arkadelphia, Malvern, 
Sheridan, Pine Bluff, Stuttgart, De Witt, Fordyce, Rison, 
Kingsland, Star City, Gould, Camden, Hampton, Thornton, 
and Warren
1117 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Much of Arkansas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

55
094 
WWUS74 KLZK 240836
NPWLZK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
336 AM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

ARZ046-047-057-064-241645-
/O.UPG.KLZK.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KLZK.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Prairie-Monroe-Arkansas-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Des Arc, Hazen, De Valls Bluff, Brinkley,
Clarendon, Stuttgart, De Witt, Star City, and Gould
336 AM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
  112 degrees.

* WHERE...Prairie, Monroe, Arkansas and Lincoln Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ARZ065-069-241645-
/O.CON.KLZK.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Desha-Drew-
Including the cities of Dumas, McGehee, and Monticello
336 AM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  112 degrees.

* WHERE...Desha and Drew Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ARZ003>008-012>017-021>025-030>034-037>045-052>056-062-063-
066>068-241645-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Newton-Searcy-Stone-
Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Johnson-Pope-Van Buren-Cleburne-
Jackson-Logan-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-Perry-
Polk-Montgomery-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Pike-Clark-
Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Dallas-Cleveland-Ouachita-Calhoun-
Bradley-
Including the cities of Harrison, Bull Shoals, Flippin, 
Yellville, Summit, Mountain Home, Cherokee Village, 
Mammoth Spring, Cave City, Ash Flat, Hardy, Attica, Pocahontas, 
Jasper, Western Grove, Marshall, Leslie, Mountain View, 
Horseshoe Bend, Melbourne, Calico Rock, Oxford, Batesville, 
Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Clarksville, Russellville, Fairfield Bay, 
Clinton, Heber Springs, Newport, Booneville, Paris, Morrilton, 
Conway, Searcy, Beebe, Augusta, McCrory, Cotton Plant, Waldron, 
Dardanelle, Danville, Ola, Perryville, Mena, Mount Ida, Norman, 
Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, North Little Rock, 
Cabot, Lonoke, Murfreesboro, Glenwood, Arkadelphia, Malvern, 
Sheridan, Pine Bluff, Fordyce, Rison, Kingsland, Camden, Hampton,
Thornton, and Warren
336 AM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, 
  southeast, southwest and western Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

51
051 
WWUS74 KLZK 241622
NPWLZK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1122 AM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

ARZ046-047-057-064-065-069-250100-
/O.CON.KLZK.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Prairie-Monroe-Arkansas-Lincoln-Desha-Drew-
Including the cities of Des Arc, Hazen, De Valls Bluff, Brinkley,
Clarendon, Stuttgart, De Witt, Star City, Gould, Dumas, McGehee, 
and Monticello
1122 AM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 
  112 degrees.

* WHERE...Prairie, Monroe, Arkansas and Lincoln Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ARZ003>008-012>017-021>025-030>034-037>045-052>056-062-063-
066>068-250100-
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Newton-Searcy-Stone-
Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Johnson-Pope-Van Buren-Cleburne-
Jackson-Logan-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-Perry-
Polk-Montgomery-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Pike-Clark-
Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Dallas-Cleveland-Ouachita-Calhoun-
Bradley-
Including the cities of Harrison, Bull Shoals, Flippin, 
Yellville, Summit, Mountain Home, Cherokee Village, 
Mammoth Spring, Cave City, Ash Flat, Hardy, Attica, Pocahontas, 
Jasper, Western Grove, Marshall, Leslie, Mountain View, 
Horseshoe Bend, Melbourne, Calico Rock, Oxford, Batesville, 
Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Clarksville, Russellville, Fairfield Bay, 
Clinton, Heber Springs, Newport, Booneville, Paris, Morrilton, 
Conway, Searcy, Beebe, Augusta, McCrory, Cotton Plant, Waldron, 
Dardanelle, Danville, Ola, Perryville, Mena, Mount Ida, Norman, 
Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, North Little Rock, 
Cabot, Lonoke, Murfreesboro, Glenwood, Arkadelphia, Malvern, 
Sheridan, Pine Bluff, Fordyce, Rison, Kingsland, Camden, Hampton,
Thornton, and Warren
1122 AM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, 
  southeast, southwest and western Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

19
214 
WWUS74 KLZK 242356
NPWLZK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
656 PM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

ARZ046-047-057-064-065-069-250800-
/O.NEW.KLZK.HT.Y.0012.210825T1600Z-210826T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Prairie-Monroe-Arkansas-Lincoln-Desha-Drew-
Including the cities of Des Arc, Hazen, De Valls Bluff, Brinkley,
Clarendon, Stuttgart, De Witt, Star City, Gould, Dumas, McGehee, 
and Monticello
656 PM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot 
  conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat 
  Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Prairie, Monroe, Arkansas, Lincoln, Desha and Drew 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

ARZ003>008-012>017-021>025-030>034-037>045-052>056-062-063-
066>068-250800-
/O.NEW.KLZK.HT.Y.0012.210825T1600Z-210826T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLZK.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210825T0100Z/
Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Newton-Searcy-Stone-
Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Johnson-Pope-Van Buren-Cleburne-
Jackson-Logan-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-Perry-
Polk-Montgomery-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Pike-Clark-
Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Dallas-Cleveland-Ouachita-Calhoun-
Bradley-
Including the cities of Harrison, Bull Shoals, Flippin, 
Yellville, Summit, Mountain Home, Cherokee Village, 
Mammoth Spring, Cave City, Ash Flat, Hardy, Attica, Pocahontas, 
Jasper, Western Grove, Marshall, Leslie, Mountain View, 
Horseshoe Bend, Melbourne, Calico Rock, Oxford, Batesville, 
Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Clarksville, Russellville, Fairfield Bay, 
Clinton, Heber Springs, Newport, Booneville, Paris, Morrilton, 
Conway, Searcy, Beebe, Augusta, McCrory, Cotton Plant, Waldron, 
Dardanelle, Danville, Ola, Perryville, Mena, Mount Ida, Norman, 
Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, North Little Rock, 
Cabot, Lonoke, Murfreesboro, Glenwood, Arkadelphia, Malvern, 
Sheridan, Pine Bluff, Fordyce, Rison, Kingsland, Camden, Hampton,
Thornton, and Warren
656 PM CDT Tue Aug 24 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 
  103. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, 
  southeast, southwest and western Arkansas.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this excessive heat warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Little Rock, AR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this excessive heat warning went out at Aug 22, 12:37 PM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 22, 12:37 PM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1237 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

.UPDATE...

Updated to include the 18Z aviation discussion.

&&

.AVIATION...

A heat advisory is in effect for the central and southern
terminals. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are developing
across parts of the state and will continue through the afternoon
and evening hours. VFR conditions are expected for central and
southern AR, with some MVFR ceilings across parts of northern AR
through the afternoon and evening.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION...(ISSUED 637 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021)
AVIATION...
High clouds are moving across the area this morning. Expect
cumulus to develop and become scattered. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms could pop up during the day. Patchy fog in the north
will bring MVFR conditions this morning, otherwise VFR conditions
are anticipated.

PREV DISCUSSION...(ISSUED 344 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021)
SHORT TERM...Today Through Monday Night
An upper ridge will build over the southern U.S. through Monday.
Upper low pressure will continue along the east coast today and
Monday.

Hurricane Henri will make landfall in the northeast later today. A
stalled front continues across central Arkansas this morning. This
front will eventually move north today. This will be the focus
for any showers and thunderstorms. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms are expected for mainly central and north sections.
A weakening short wave will also move across the area and as a
result rain chances will decrease in the afternoon. Included a
slight chance of precipitation in the east for Monday with another
weak trough. Temperatures will heat up this afternoon and highs
will be in the lower to mid 90s. Mid and upper 90s are expected
for Monday. With high humidity levels, heat indices will reach 105
to 110 degrees in the central and south sections and a Heat
Advisory is in effect for these areas. A warm night is expected
tonight with lows in the lower to mid 70s.

LONG TERM...Tuesday Through Saturday
The long-term period is consistent with strong ridging over the area
at 500mb keeping the forecast area in a pattern of mostly hot and
humid conditions. At the surface, high pressure over the southeast
will create an environment that the only chances for precipitation
will be diurnally driven and not amount to much in accumulation
or coverage.

Temperatures over the period are expected to remain in the mid
90s/upper 90s for high temperatures and heat index values could
remain at elevated levels over 100 degrees. The possibility for
heat advisories during the long term period is quite possible as
the high pressure at the surface across the SE will funnel in
plentiful amounts of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico driving up
dewpoint temperatures, thus driving up heat index values.

&&

.LZK Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT this evening FOR Arkansas-Bradley-
Calhoun-Clark-Cleveland-Conway-Dallas-Desha-Drew-Faulkner-
Garland-Grant-Hot Spring-Jefferson-Johnson-Lincoln-Logan-Lonoke-
Monroe-Montgomery-Ouachita-Perry-Pike-Polk-Pope-Prairie-Pulaski-
Saline-Scott-White-Woodruff-Yell.

&&

Aviation...231
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 22, 3:50 AM CDT, 10 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
350 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

ARZ003>008-012>017-021>025-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>069-230900-
Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Newton-Searcy-Stone-
Izard-Independence-Lawrence-Johnson-Pope-Van Buren-Cleburne-
Jackson-Logan-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-Perry-
Polk-Montgomery-Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Pike-
Clark-Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland-
Lincoln-Desha-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-Drew-
350 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Dangerous heat returns across the central and southern portions
of the state today. Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees will
contribute to dangerous outdoor conditions, and those with outdoor
plans should include contingencies for indoor air conditioned breaks.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday Through Saturday

Dangerous heat spreads into the area to begin the work week. High
Temperatures will be in the mid/upper 90's throughout the week and
heat index values are likely to be over 105 degrees. Chances for
showers/thunderstorms remain low however, any afternoon storms that
manage to form could contain locally heavy rainfall and lightning.

.Spotter Information Statement...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

&&

Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to http://weather.gov/lzk.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 22, 1:45 PM CDT, 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
145 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

ARZ054-055-221900-
Hot Spring AR-Grant AR-
145 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Grant
and east central Hot Spring Counties through 200 PM CDT...

At 145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Poyen, or 10 miles southeast of Malvern, moving north at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Leola...                          Prattsville...
Poyen...                          Jenkins Ferry State Park...
Thiel...                          Dogwood...
Brush Creek...                    Gifford...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3417 9259 3427 9281 3441 9274 3431 9246
TIME...MOT...LOC 1845Z 198DEG 4KT 3430 9265

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Aug 22, 1:59 PM CDT, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
159 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

ARZ054-055-221915-
Hot Spring AR-Grant AR-
159 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Grant
and east central Hot Spring Counties through 215 PM CDT...

At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Poyen, or 11 miles west of Sheridan, moving north at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Prattsville...                    Poyen...
Jenkins Ferry State Park...       Thiel...
Dogwood...                        Buie...
Fenter...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3419 9253 3427 9275 3441 9271 3433 9244
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 200DEG 6KT 3431 9261

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

67

The office that day

Everything else NWS Little Rock, AR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 22, 1:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKGrant15 min
Aug 22, 1:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKGrant16 min
Aug 22, 2:21 PM CDTHeat AdvisoryLZKArkansas, Baxter, Bradley, Calhoun, Clark, Cleburne and 28 more54 hr
Aug 22, 3:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKDrew28 min
Aug 22, 3:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKLincoln25 min
Aug 22, 3:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPerry35 min
Aug 22, 4:04 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLZKBradley, Drew, Lincoln3 hr
Aug 22, 4:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKLincoln39 min
Aug 22, 4:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKPerry34 min
Aug 22, 6:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLZKHot Spring29 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.