Excessive Heat in Franklin, Arkansas

Excessive Heat August 14, 2024 – August 18, 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 August. 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 from August 14th through 18th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1215195. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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