LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Set for Saturday, July 18, Dino Fest is bringing prehistoric fun to Arkansas with interactive experiences, lifelike dinosaurs, and even some real reptiles.

Jurassic J. and Connor Hesington stopped by to share what attendees can expect.

Temperatures will climb to the upper 90s today and heat index values will get close to 105° this afternoon. There are heat advisories today for part of west and southwest Arkansas.

Today will bring a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms late in the day in Central Arkansas.

Friday will also bring a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with very hot weather.

Rain chances increase and temperatures drop this weekend when a cold front moves through Arkansas.

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