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City of Benton, Arkansas
Friday July 22nd, 2022 :: 02:16 p.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest and western Arkansas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening and from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday and Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FULTON ... SHARP ... RANDOLPH ... IZARD ... INDEPENDENCE ... LAWRENCE ... CLEBURNE ... JACKSON ... CONWAY ... FAULKNER ... WHITE ... WOODRUFF ... PERRY ... GARLAND ... SALINE ... PULASKI ... LONOKE ... PRAIRIE ... MONROE ... CLARK ... HOT SPRING ... GRANT ... JEFFERSON ... ARKANSAS ... DALLAS ... CLEVELAND ... LINCOLN ... DESHA ... OUACHITA ... CALHOUN ... BRADLEY ... DREW ... SOUTHERN JOHNSON COUNTY ... SOUTHERN POPE COUNTY ... SOUTHEAST VAN BUREN COUNTY ... WESTERN AND NORTHERN LOGAN COUNTY ... YELL EXCLUDING NORTHWEST

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Address/Location
City of Benton, Arkansas
114 S East St
Benton, AR 72015

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 501-776-5900

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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