The hot weather is beginning to take a toll in lives across Arkansas. State health officials have confirmed at least two heat-related deaths so far this year. The latest victim is an elderly woman who lived in the central part of the state. Heat indices were expected to climb to upwards of 106-degrees in the central and southern sections of the state, prompting weather officials to urge that residents take caution to protect themselves and drink plenty of fluids if staying outside for prolonged periods of time.
