Excessive Heat in Franklin, Arkansas

Excessive Heat July 16, 2024 · Franklin, Arkansas

The wider storm

A ridge of high pressure in the middle and upper atmosphere redeveloped over the south central United States during mid July. Unseasonably hot afternoon temperatures reaching the mid 90s to near 100 degrees, combined with unseasonably high humidity, resulted in heat index values in the 110 to 115 degree range across much of west central Arkansas on the 16th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1200474. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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