The heat risk for Wednesday and Thursday will range from moderate to major across the state with even a few isolated pockets of extreme. Heat related illnesses are possible and of course stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest time of the day.
Forecast heat index values are expected to peak in the 90s to well over 100 degrees Wednesday and Thursday. The hottest conditions are expected along the Arkansas River Valley and Mississippi Delta regions of the state, where heat index values will be over 105 degrees to around 110 degrees Wednesday, and maybe exceeding 110 on Thursday across eastern sections.
Here is a look at the forecast heat index for some select locations over the next week. Regardless of where you live or if you are under some type of heat headline, its going to be hot with high index values.
Temperatures inside a car with closed windows can become deadly in a very short amount of time. Remember to beat the heat and check the back seat every time.
We will continue to see some very warm temperatures over the next few days and beyond. Please remember to check in on those who are more vulnerable to heat related illnesses.
The upper level pattern currently favors hot and dry conditions locally. By late week, the pattern should shift with increasing chances for scattered afternoon showers & thunderstorms. Temperatures should remain hot since precipitation is anticipated to be scattered about.
An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible this afternoon into the early evening hours across parts of far southeast Arkansas. The primary hazard with any strong to severe thunderstorm will be damaging winds.
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).
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