Heat in Sebastian, Arkansas

A strong ridge of high pressure aloft was anchored over the south central United States during the middle of the month. This pattern resulted in temperatures in the mid to upper 90s across west central Arkansas. This heat combined with unseasonably high humidity resulted in heat indices in the 100 to 105 degree range during the afternoons. An Army National Guard member died at Fort Chaffee, in Sebastian County, from heat-related illness on the 14th during a training exercise.