Heat — Sebastian, Arkansas

2022-08-16 · Sebastian, Arkansas

Wider weather episode

Afternoon temperatures climbed to near 102 degrees in Fort Smith during the afternoon of the 16th, and the heat index was near 105 degrees. A young boy was reportedly left in a vehicle in the driveway of a home, where he died in the heat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1052731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.