A mid-level ridge will build over Arkansas in the coming days with temperatures and heat index values increasing back to oppressive levels. Later in the week, scattered rain chances return to the state although organized rainfall looks unlikely. With increasing rain chances and more cloud cover, this could help temper highs by a couple degrees.
Over the next 6-10 days, the temperature outlook forecast looks to climb above average across a large portion of the United States. The precipitation outlook over this same period of time is equal chances of above or below average here locally across Arkansas.
Over the next 8-14 days, the temperature outlook forecast looks to climb above average across a large portion of the United States. The precipitation outlook over this period of time is forecast below average locally across portions of Arkansas.
Widespread rainfall has been lacking across a good portion of the state lately, as such, the wildfire danger has increased from low to moderate. Burn bans have popped up for a couple counties in west central Arkansas and a several counties in southwest/ south central Arkansas. Additional counties may be added if rainfall is not beneficial by late week.
On this day in 2011 Arkansas weather history, oppressive heat built into the state with high temperatures climbing well past the 110 degree mark in several locations. At Little Rock, the all-time record high temperature of 114 degrees was recorded. Fort Smith, Morrilton, and Russellville all reached 115 degrees. Leading the way was Silver Hill which reached 116 degrees. Between the 3rd and 4th, lows in several locations only fell into the mid 80s.
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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