Heat Advisory Issued for Parts of Arkansas and Mississippi

A heat advisory remains in effect for portions of eastern Arkansas and northwest Mississippi, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis.

The advisory was issued as heat index values are expected to reach as high as 109 degrees this afternoon. Authorities advise residents to take appropriate precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Forecasts indicate slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity for the rest of the week, providing some relief from the current heat wave.

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