Saint Joe, AR

4:48 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 764 ft
Lon: 92.8° W
Lat: 36.0° N
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Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Tropical Depression Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.

Saint Joe Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:53 AM CDT
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Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
70 °F
Feels Like 70 °F
Wind(mph)
4
Sunrise / Set
5:58 AM
8:18 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 91 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 90 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 86 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.99 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
87%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KHRO 260853Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02110189 51010
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
70 °F
Dew Point
66 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4 mph from South
Wind Gust
Health
0 out of 16
Pollen
8.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 91F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then overcast. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 90F. 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
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 2.3 in. possible.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F with a heat index of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KHRO

Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
91 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
90 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Partly Cloudy
86 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Friday, 1
Clear
75 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Partly Cloudy
77 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
82 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
86 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 91F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then overcast. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 65 87 | 59 87 | 58 72 | 59
Wind 5 mph SE 9 mph South 8 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 84% 40% 36% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 87% 31% 20% 8%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.53], Average RMSE [1.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.70], Average RMSE [1.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 90F. 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 | 57 86 | 58 87 | 49 76 | 64
Wind 6 mph South 9 mph SSW 7 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 66% 38% 26% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 91% 8% 19% 22%
Conditions Overcast Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [0.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.49], Average RMSE [1.52] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 60 83 | 59 83 | 58 74 | 62
Wind 6 mph South 12 mph SSW 8 mph SW 3 mph West
Humidity 69% 44% 42% 66%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 14% 18% 20% 37%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [1.32]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.54], Average RMSE [2.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 63 82 | 61 83 | 58 70 | 62
Wind 3 mph NW 4 mph ENE 4 mph SSE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 82% 51% 39% 75%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 28% 16% 3% 12%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [1.49]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.06], Average RMSE [2.15] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 64 79 | 57 76 | 55 69 | 61
Wind 4 mph SSW 4 mph SE 4 mph SE 5 mph East
Humidity 90% 45% 48% 74%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 66% 18% 28% 63%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.39], Average RMSE [1.90]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.35], Average RMSE [2.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 2.3 in. possible.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 59 71 | 62 65 | 53 59 | 51
Wind 7 mph ESE 14 mph NE 12 mph NNW 8 mph NNW
Humidity 92% 72% 63% 77%
Chance of Precip. 30% 50% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 73% 75% 61% 64%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Rain Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.34], Average RMSE [2.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.99], Average RMSE [2.80] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 42 70 | 49 69 | 47 50 | 41
Wind 6 mph NW 11 mph NNW 9 mph NW 4 mph NNW
Humidity 73% 47% 43% 70%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 21% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.21], Average RMSE [2.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.38], Average RMSE [3.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 45 71 | 50 72 | 50 61 | 51
Wind 1 mph NW 3 mph SW 3 mph WSW 2 mph West
Humidity 78% 51% 44% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 0% 47% 36%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.54], Average RMSE [2.39]
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 50 79 | 51 80 | 51 66 | 55
Wind 2 mph WSW 4 mph WSW 3 mph SW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 70% 37% 35% 68%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 24% 5% 10% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [2.38]
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F with a heat index of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 62 82 | 77 83 | 70 70 | 62
Wind 4 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 88% 78% 63% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 31% 42% 47% 56%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:21 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday 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 68 | 65 85 | 78 85 | 73 72 | 65
Wind 5 mph South 7 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 6 mph South
Humidity 88% 80% 67% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 70% 74% 67% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
8:21 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 78 °F 59 °F
Record 96 °F (1926) 34 °F (1925)
Yesterday 87 °F 68 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 13
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:58 AM CDT 8:18 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:28 AM CDT 8:48 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:52 AM CDT 9:24 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:13 AM CDT 10:04 PM CDT
Moon 10:55 AM CDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 19m
Length of Day
14h 20m
Tomorrow will be 1m 10s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 26% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
82 °F
Mena
81 °F
Mount Ida
81 °F
Hot Springs
79 °F
Fort Smith
78 °F
Fayetteville
66 °F
Pine Bluff
66 °F
Camden
66 °F
Arkadelphia
66 °F
De Queen
66 °F
Clinton
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Flippin This station is not reporting.
Harrison 70 °F Clear 3:53 AM CDT
Clinton 66 °F Mist 4:35 AM CDT
Mountain Home 73 °F Clear 3:53 AM CDT
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KHRO)
Wind Speed: 3.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 180° (South)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KHRO 260853Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02110189 51010

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
Tigers vs. Twins 6:10 PM UTC on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 63 °F
Event Date Forecast
Almería vs. CD Guadalajara 6:00 AM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
Huesca vs. Deportivo 12:00 PM CEST on May 26, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 62° F/ 17° C
Event Date Forecast
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
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS SILVER HILL AR, Saint Joe, AR 73 °F 72 °F 68 °F 85% SSE  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 930 ft 4:07 AM CDT MADIS
HADS CROOKED CREEK AT YELLVILLE AR, Yellville, AR 69 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 566 ft 3:45 AM 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.