Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: CONWAY ... FAULKNER ... WHITE ... WOODRUFF ... PERRY ... GARLAND ... SALINE ... PULASKI ... LONOKE ... PRAIRIE ... MONROE ... HOT SPRING ... GRANT ... JEFFERSON ... SOUTHERN JOHNSON COUNTY ... SOUTHERN POPE COUNTY ... WESTERN AND NORTHERN LOGAN COUNTY ... NORTHERN SCOTT COUNTY ... NORTHWEST YELL COUNTY ... POLK COUNTY LOWER ELEVATIONS ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ... SOUTHERN AND EASTERN LOGAN COUNTY ... CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SCOTT COUNTY ... YELL EXCLUDING NORTHWEST ... NORTHERN POLK COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS ... NORTHERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS ... SOUTHEAST POLK COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS ... SOUTHWEST MONTGOMERY COUNTY HIGHER ELEVATIONS

Instructions:

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.