Ouachita National Forest
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:43PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
* WHAT...Heat index values up to near 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 11:43PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
* WHAT...Heat index values up to near 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southeast, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 10:49PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.
Overview
The Ouachita National Forest is the oldest and largest national forest in the South, covering 1.8 million acres across central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. The forest is currently open and operating normally with excellent year-round recreation opportunities including 700 miles of trails, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and OHV activities. Current alerts include: Peeler Gap Shooting Range closed through end of 2025 for roof repairs; Tompkins Bend Trailhead (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail) temporarily closed for USACE construction; Cedar Lake bathhouses closed for plumbing repairs (use Shady Lane/Sandy Beach facilities); Wildcat Trail southern loop closed due to tornado damage (northern loop open); FSR 776A (Yell County) partially closed near bridge; FSR T27B (Oklahoma) closed for culvert repair; FSR 19 (Scott County) closed since 2022 for landslide. The forest conducts regular prescribed burns to maintain ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. Bear awareness is emphasized. Fire restrictions vary by county—check Arkansas and Oklahoma county burn ban maps before visiting.
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