Excessive Heat — Crawford, Arkansas

2024-06-24 · Crawford, Arkansas

Wider weather episode

A ridge of high pressure in the middle and upper atmosphere developed over the south central United States during late June. Unseasonably hot afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 90s, combined with unseasonably high humidity, resulted in heat index values in the 110 to 115 degree range across west central Arkansas on the 24th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195960. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.