As heat builds across Arkansas , it is important to remember that a closed-up vehicle can heat up quickly without AC. Beat the heat, check the backseat, and never leave people or pets unattended in a vehicle exposed to the elements.
Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings will go in effect at 11 am on Sunday morning and run through Tuesday evening across much of Arkansas. Heat Index values of 105-109° degrees are expected in advisory areas and 110-115° degrees with the areas under the Extreme Heat Warning. Please exercise caution and stay hydrated and consider wearing light colored and light weight clothing.
Hot temperatures are forecast this weekend and into early next week as high pressure builds back over the state. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s to just over 100 degrees with heat index values feeling much warmer.
According to the Climate Prediction Center, Arkansas can expect above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation for the period between July 29 to August 2.
Much of Arkansas will be under Major to even Extreme HeatRisk through the first half of next week, with high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, heat index values of 105 to 115+ degrees, and overnight low temperatures struggling to fall below 80 degrees. Be sure to take your hazardous heat precautions, and check in on anyone you may know who might be vulnerable!
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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