Heat — Carroll, Arkansas

2006-08-09 to 2006-08-10 · Carroll, Arkansas

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level ridge of high pressure redeveloped over the Southern Plains and combined with a humid air mass to produce another period of excessive heat over northwestern Arkansas. Heat indices were near 105 degrees and morning low temperatures were in the mid to upper 70s. These conditions resulted in a heat-related fatality in Carroll County as a 29 year old male collapsed while working outside.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5533164. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.