Arkansas Heat Wave Shatters Records | Little Rock News

Arkansas is baking under a brutal heat wave—nine straight days at or above 100 degrees, with Wednesday hitting a scorching 107°F, breaking a 60-year-old record. This could tie the state’s longest such streak since 1980. While a cold front may dip temps to the mid-90s this weekend, the heat’s back by next week. Dry conditions are worsening drought across the state, pushing 25 counties into high wildfire risk—with burn bans already in place. Water systems are under strain, forcing restrictions: some limit lawn watering to once a week, others have halted it entirely until September. Health officials warn: stay cool, hydrate constantly, and avoid the outdoors during peak heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36c0fa155cf1ab8f