Most areas of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas will see daily high temps near or above 100 degrees through the weekend, with heat indexes predicted to be even higher. The National Weather Service says the combined extreme heat and humidity has also helped fuel near-daily thunderstorms across the south over the last weeks.

Entergy Texas steps up to help low-income customers overcome the challenges of high temperatures.

During the warmer months, cooling costs make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill. This means that taking steps to save energy can help lower your electric bills when temperatures are hot.

Entergy Arkansas residential customers can take advantage of waived late fees and credit card fees until midnight Friday, Sept. 30, as part of the company’s efforts to ease some of the strain of higher bills caused by record temperatures this summer.

With smart thermostats, you can save energy and maintain your home’s comfort no matter where you are. These thermostats are designed to learn your lifestyle whether you are home or not. Simply connect the smart thermostat to your home's Wi-Fi and then you can start controlling your home’s temperature from anywhere you go, using your tablet or smartphone. Smart thermostats provide convenience, insight and control of your home’s comfort and energy use.