Heat — Benton, Arkansas

2010-08-13 · Benton, Arkansas

Wider weather episode

Exceptionally hot weather occurred across northwest Arkansas as high temperatures near 100 degrees combined with high humidity values to result in heat index values in the 105 to 110 degree range. A young child died when she was accidentally left in a vehicle for several hours in Bentonville.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 258853. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.