Temperatures across Arkansas this weekend will continue to be in the high 90s, as a heat wave hangs on in the region. Health officials are warning people to be cautious and stay cool as they plan activities. With hotter temperatures and high humidity come greater chances of heat-related illnesses, from heat stroke to heat exhaustion. Dr. Bala Simon of the Arkansas Department of Health says people at higher risk for these health scares include young children, older adults, and people with disabilities or who are taking certain medications. He adds it’s important to recognize the wide range of symptoms that signal trouble.
In 2021, Arkansas saw 54 deaths due to heat-related illness. The heat wave is the result of a heat dome slowly shifting east across the central U-S. This weekend, community centers throughout Little Rock will have cooling rooms open for residents without access to air conditioning.
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