Heat — St. Francis, Arkansas

2011-07-27 to 2011-07-28 · St. Francis, Arkansas

Event narrative

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees. One death occurred as a result.

Wider weather episode

An upper ridge of high pressure began rebuilding over the Mid-South by late July. Hot and humid conditions returned resulting in heat index values between 105 and 109 degrees. One death occurred as a result.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 341872. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.