Chances for scattered thunderstorms will return to portions of northwest Arkansas on Thursday evening ahead of an approaching cold front. The main severe hazards will be damaging winds and large hail.
Hot and very humid conditions expected through the week.
Rain chances are limited to help lower temperatures locally. Limit outdoor activities if possible Be sure to hydrate and take frequent breaks if you must be outdoors. Rain chances will increase heading through the weekend with temperatures returning to near average.
Temperatures across the state will soar into the lower to mid 90s this week. The combination of this being the first prolonged period of temperatures of 90° or above and around dewpoints of 70° or above will make it misery to be outside for long periods of time. Please consider taking frequent breaks to stay hydrated and check on your pets and the elderly. Cooler conditions are possible over the weekend owing to increasing rain chances.
With temperatures increasing this week across Arkansas, heat index values will approach 100 to 105 degrees across portions of the state. If you are working outdoors, remember to take plenty of breaks and shift hours to earlier in the day if at all possible.
On this day in Arkansas Weather History... On the overnight hours of June 10-11, 2010, an area of excessive rain fell across southwest Arkansas, largely over the Little Missouri River basin. Significant rises on the river contributed to a fatal scenario at the Albert Pike Recreation area when 20 people were killed as a result of flash flooding.
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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