Excessive Heat — Sebastian, Arkansas

2024-08-01 · Sebastian, Arkansas

Wider weather episode

A ridge of high pressure in the middle and upper atmosphere redeveloped over the south central United States during late July and continued into early August. 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 August 1st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208296. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.