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City of Benton, Arkansas
Tuesday July 26th, 2022 :: 03:11 p.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Afternoon and early evening heat index values as high as 110 are possible.

* WHERE...A large portion of Arkansas.

* WHEN...Tonight, until 8 PM CDT, and from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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 ... NORTHWEST 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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