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City of Benton, Arkansas
Monday July 25th, 2022 :: 02:56 p.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 are expected, with isolated locations seeing slightly hotter values.

* WHERE...Through the remainder of the afternoon and into the early evening today, much of Arkansas. On Tuesday, most of Arkansas except for the higher elevations of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM this evening, and from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT tomorrow.

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

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

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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