Bigelow, AR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 degrees or greater.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot daytime temperatures and high humidity may cause
heat illnesses. High overnight low temperatures will also
contribute to higher heat stress.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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.

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...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Fourche Lafave River near Houston.

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Agricultural lands along the Arkansas
River and up into the Fourche LaFave begin to flood. Equipment and
livestock should be moved to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7
feet Thursday evening, and remain steady above 24.0 feet
through the forecast period.
- Action stage is 24.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location            Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Fourche Lafave River
Houston             25.0  23.9  Wed 9 am CDT 24.6  24.7  24.4


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