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Arkansas, Pulaski

Heat Advisory

Statement as of 1:59 PM CDT on July 31, 2010

Expires 8:00 PM EDT on August 03, 2010


... Heat advisory now in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday...

The heat advisory is now in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* Temperature... afternoon high temperatures through Tuesday will
range from the upper 90s to near 105. The hot
temperatures... when combined with afternoon relative humidity
values... will produce heat index readings from 105 to 110
degrees each day. Heat index values may approach 115 degrees
across far southern Arkansas on Monday and Tuesday.

* Impacts... excessive heat and humidity can bring on heat
related illnesses quickly. Individuals are encouraged to use
extra caution when outdoors and be prepared for the dangers
posed by excessive heat. Avoid doing work outside during the
hottest part of the day... generally mid to late afternoon. If
you must be outside... take frequent breaks... drink plenty of
water... and wear light weight and light colored clothing. Be
sure pets have fresh water... and check on those most
susceptible to heat related illnesses.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned
room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and
neighbors.





Public Information Statement

Statement as of 2:40 PM CDT on July 31, 2010


... Near record rainfall in July in portions of northern and western
Arkansas...

In July... several rounds of showers and thunderstorms affected
primarily northern and western Arkansas... and produced near record
rainfall for the month. At some locations... it was even the second
or third July in a row with record rainfall. At Harrison... it was
the wettest July since 1917... and Calico Rock and Mountain Home saw
the wettest July since 1905.

Columns

1 - July 2010 rainfall
2 - rank among the wettest julys on record
3 - wettest July since
4 - wettest July on record
5 - records since

Station 1 2 3 4 5
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Calico Rock 4sw 9.36 2nd 1905 10.94 in 1905 1904
Gilbert 8.82 2nd 2009 10.17 in 2009 1924
Mountain Home 1nnw 8.73 2nd 1905 10.76 in 1905 1902
Batesville livestock 7.92 2nd 1949 8.18 in 1949 1941
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Harrison 8.84 3rd 1917 13.75 in 1905 1891
Omaha 4ne 6.73 3rd 2009 7.40 in 2008 1988
Deer 6.62 3rd 2004 6.83 in 2004 1975
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Melbourne 5w 7.07 4th 2008 10.79 in 1965 1948
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Batesville l&d 7.34 6th 2007 8.53 in 1967 1904
Subiaco 6.82 7th 1994 12.24 in 1950 1897
Evening Shade 1nne 6.52 7th 2008 7.80 in 2003 1923
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These totals are considered preliminary until quality control and
certification by the National climatic data center in Asheville
North Carolina.


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