Excessive Heat — Franklin, Arkansas

2025-07-20 · Franklin, Arkansas

Wider weather episode

A ridge of high pressure in the middle and upper atmosphere developed over the south central United States during late July. Seasonably 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 portions of west central Arkansas on the 20th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280865. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.