Marginal risk for severe thunderstorms along and north of I-40 this afternoon into this evening. Damaging winds is the primary threat, with a secondary threat of localized heavy rainfall.
Heat index values as high as 107 degrees is expected across portions of east/northeast Arkansas, West Tennessee, and northwest Mississippi from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Very hot and humid conditions will continue today. Highs in the upper 90s to around 100 degrees with heat index values rising above 105 degrees in some locations.
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).