Chidester, AR

8:05 PM CDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 282 ft
Lon: 93.0° W
Lat: 33.7° N
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Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Scattered thunderstorms persisted over the Central US on Friday, as a frontal boundary draped from the Midwest through the Rockies. This was a result of two areas of low pressure. One system moved over the Upper Midwest and into eastern Canada, while another moved eastward from the Central Rockies. This allowed for a frontal boundary to extend from the Great Lakes, over the Mid-Mississippi River Valley, and into the Central Plains. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along this frontal boundary. Some of these storms turned severe over Iowa and Nebraska with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the Central US, with heaviest rainfall reported in Olathe, Kansas with a mid-day total of 2.13 inches of rain.

Behind this system, a low pressure system moved over northern California and into the Great Basin. This brought scattered rain showers to the Pacific Northwest, parts of northern California, and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Highest elevations saw overnight and early morning snow showers due to cool temperatures associated with this airmass. The southern side of this system created strong winds for the Southwest and Southern Rockies. Due to prevailing warm and dry conditions, fire danger remained high for these areas.
Weather Underground midday recap for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Scattered thunderstorms persisted over the Central US on Friday, as a frontal boundary draped from the Midwest through the Rockies. This was a result of two areas of low pressure. One system moved over the Upper Midwest and into eastern Canada, while another moved eastward from the Central Rockies. This allowed for a frontal boundary to extend from the Great Lakes, over the Mid-Mississippi River Valley, and into the Central Plains. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along this frontal boundary. Some of these storms turned severe over Iowa and Nebraska with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 2 inches across the Central US, with heaviest rainfall reported in Olathe, Kansas with a mid-day total of 2.13 inches of rain.

Behind this system, a low pressure system moved over northern California and into the Great Basin. This brought scattered rain showers to the Pacific Northwest, parts of northern California, and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Highest elevations saw overnight and early morning snow showers due to cool temperatures associated with this airmass. The southern side of this system created strong winds for the Southwest and Southern Rockies. Due to prevailing warm and dry conditions, fire danger remained high for these areas.
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Chidester Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:56 PM CDT
Weather Station
Arkadelphia (KM89)
Elevation
184 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
88 °F
Feels Like 92 °F
Wind(mph)
5
Sunrise / Set
6:05 AM
8:13 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 68 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 99 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 95 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 93 | 68 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 93 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
53%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KM89 260056Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A2994 RMK AO2 T03110205 SLP150 $
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
92 °F
Dew Point
69 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5 mph from South
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 99F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 95F with a heat index of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast in the morning, then clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 91F with a heat index of 104F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F with a heat index of 109F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 93F with a heat index of 120F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KM89

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
97 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
99 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
95 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
93 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
93 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
93 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
86 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
90 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
91 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 63 87 | 72 92 | 69 75 | 72
Wind 8 mph South 11 mph South 12 mph South 7 mph South
Humidity 95% 61% 45% 90%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 57% 72% 3% 3%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.41], Average RMSE [1.03]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.82], Average RMSE [1.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 99F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 89 | 64 94 | 63 74 | 70
Wind 2 mph South 9 mph SSW 8 mph South 4 mph SSE
Humidity 87% 45% 34% 85%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 83% 8% 95%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.58], Average RMSE [1.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.17], Average RMSE [1.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 95F with a heat index of 102F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 64 89 | 65 94 | 63 74 | 68
Wind 1 mph South 9 mph SSW 7 mph South 5 mph SSE
Humidity 84% 44% 36% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 86% 8% 99% 1%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [1.48]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.48], Average RMSE [2.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 64 88 | 63 93 | 56 75 | 70
Wind 6 mph SW 9 mph SW 6 mph SW 5 mph WNW
Humidity 86% 43% 29% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 5% 12% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.51], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.35], Average RMSE [2.79] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast in the morning, then clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 63 87 | 65 91 | 64 75 | 68
Wind 4 mph WNW 3 mph NNW 5 mph NNW 6 mph ENE
Humidity 81% 46% 40% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 15% 100% 5% 63%
Conditions Clear Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.92], Average RMSE [2.74]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.49], Average RMSE [3.70] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 93F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 90 | 70 92 | 62 71 | 68
Wind 7 mph East 5 mph SE 5 mph South 6 mph SSE
Humidity 90% 52% 35% 87%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 38% 46% 1% 5%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.44], Average RMSE [2.49]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.68], Average RMSE [3.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 67 76 | 59 75 | 54 67 | 61
Wind 9 mph WSW 12 mph NW 9 mph NW 6 mph NNW
Humidity 98% 53% 48% 82%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 30% 92% 15% 43%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.89], Average RMSE [2.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.82], Average RMSE [4.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 58 79 | 56 84 | 56 65 | 56
Wind 4 mph North 7 mph NW 7 mph NW 6 mph NW
Humidity 87% 45% 38% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 69% 69% 25% 0%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.22], Average RMSE [3.94]
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 59 80 | 55 86 | 49 67 | 57
Wind 3 mph North 3 mph WNW 2 mph West 2 mph West
Humidity 87% 43% 27% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 5% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.20], Average RMSE [3.91]
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 91F with a heat index of 104F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 60 86 | 76 89 | 72 70 | 60
Wind 1 mph WSW 3 mph SW 2 mph SW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 84% 72% 55% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 5% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F with a heat index of 109F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 65 87 | 78 91 | 73 74 | 63
Wind 2 mph South 4 mph SSW 4 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 90% 76% 55% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 22% 25% 22% 19%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 5:19 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 93F with a heat index of 120F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 89 | 82 92 | 77 -9998 | -9998
Wind 3 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 5 mph SSW -9998 mph North
Humidity 90% 78% 60% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:16 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCDH) 84 °F 60 °F
Record (KCDH) 94 °F (1950) 50 °F (1971)
Yesterday 91 °F 65 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:05 AM CDT 8:13 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:36 AM CDT 8:41 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 5:02 AM CDT 9:16 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:25 AM CDT 9:53 PM CDT
Moon 10:01 AM CDT (5/25) 11:54 PM CDT (5/25)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 04m
Length of Day
14h 08m
Tomorrow will be 1m 7s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 22% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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State Highs State Lows
93 °F
Fort Smith
93 °F
Camden
93 °F
Arkadelphia
93 °F
Texarkana
93 °F
Stuttgart
68 °F
Pine Bluff
68 °F
Camden
68 °F
Bentonville
68 °F
NW Arkansas Airport
68 °F
Arkadelphia
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Camden 86 °F Light Rain 7:55 PM CDT
Arkadelphia 88 °F Clear 7:56 PM CDT
El Dorado 84 °F Clear 7:53 PM CDT
Hot Springs 86 °F Clear 7:53 PM CDT
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Wind Speed: 4.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 170° (South)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Royals vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 81 °F
Cubs vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
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Barcelona vs. Athletic 10:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 87° F/ 31° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS BLUFF CITY AR, Bluff City, AR 90 °F 94 °F 68 °F 48% SSE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 359 ft 7:10 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest Prescott , Prescott, AR 94 °F 90 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 300 ft 7:20 PM CDT MADIS
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:40 PM CDT on May 25, 2012

Hot and humid conditions will continue across the natural state this
Holiday weekend... as high temperatures will climb into the lower to
mid 90s. Across eastern Arkansas... some locations may reach into the
upper 90s. While heat index values are not to expected to climb
above the century mark... the combination of high surface moisture
and abnormally warm temperatures will produce dangerous conditions
for anyone outdoors for prolonged periods during this Holiday
weekend.

People should be prepared to deal with the affects of this prolonged
period of hot weather. Follow the basic rules of heat safety to keep
from becoming overheated. Drink plenty of water... wear light
colored... light weight clothing... and avoid strenuous activities
during the hottest part of the day. Take frequent breaks and be sure
to put on sunscreen to limit the potential for sunburn. Make sure
pets have plenty of fresh water.

In addition... with abnormally dry conditions in place... there are
several counties under a burn ban. This includes much of north
central Arkansas. Caution should be exercised with any outdoor
burning this weekend.