Little Rock, Arkansas – Scorching heat will blanket central Arkansas through Wednesday, July 30, with dangerous conditions that could impact your health and travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, an Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. CDT Wednesday, with heat index values soaring as high as 113° in parts of Pulaski, Lonoke, Jefferson, and surrounding counties. A Heat Advisory will then follow until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, keeping outdoor safety top of mind across central Arkansas.
Expect actual highs near 100°, but it will feel significantly hotter, especially on city roadways like I-630 and I-30 where pavement and vehicles intensify the heat. Residents are urged to stay in air-conditioned spaces, limit outdoor activity, and drink plenty of water. Anyone working outside should schedule breaks in the shade and watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion.
Heat-related illnesses increase rapidly under these conditions, especially with added humidity. Children, seniors, and pets are at elevated risk.
📆 Five-Day Forecast: Little Rock, Arkansas
Wednesday, July 30:
Sunny with a high near 100°. Heat index up to 113°. 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Calm winds.
Thursday, July 31:
Mostly sunny and hot. High around 97°. Slight storm chances (40%) return in the afternoon and evening.
Friday, August 1:
Partly sunny with scattered thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High of 86°, cooler than earlier in the week. 30% chance of rain.
Saturday, August 2:
Mostly sunny, high of 87°. Small storm chances (20%) after 1 p.m. Cooler start in the morning around 69°.
Sunday, August 3 – Monday, August 4:
Sunny and dry. Highs near 90° to 93°. Slight storm chances Monday afternoon (20%).
➡️ Stay alert for new advisories Wednesday evening. Conditions may change quickly if storms develop late in the week.
