Heat advisory issued for part of state as temperatures climb

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Temperatures are climbing to dangerous levels in several Midwestern and Southern states.

The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Louisiana.

As of 1:40 p.m., the heat index was 108 degrees in Little Rock, the National Weather Service reported. Heat indices were over 100 in Hot Springs, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Harrison, Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Mountain Home, Russellville, Newport, Monticello, Blytheville and West Memphis.

Thursday was expected to be the hottest day, with temperatures in the mid- to upper-90s. In the Kansas City area, the humidity will make it feel closer to 110 degrees. National Weather Service meteorologist Jonathan Welsh said: "It will be a cooker."

Temperatures are expected to drop slightly into the lower 90s across the area over the weekend. Missouri and northeast Kansas will get some relief Tuesday, with temperatures expected in the upper 80s. Elsewhere, temperatures will remain in the 90s.

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