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The data is in agreement that a strong upper-level ridge will cover a large part of the United State this week. Widespread 95°-100° is likely in Region 8. The above graphic shows the placement of the upper-high mid-week. In addition to high temperatures, the dewpoints will also be high. This will lead to heat indices between 105°-112°. Here are the projected heat indices on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday across Region 8: You've likely lived here long enough to know how to take care of yourself, but don't forget those that can't remember the steps they need to take to stay cool. Check on the elderly, kids, and pets. Check the app for the current temperature and heat index through the week. Have a great week and stay cool. Ryan

Good Sunday morning, everyone! Like many of you, my family has outdoor plans today. We are planning to float the river today, but I'm starting to think we may not beat the storms. It's going to be a last minute call! Anywho, let's talk about the threats and timing of the storms today. Here are the bullet points: The areas with the best chance of storms today will be in our northern and northwestern parts of Region 8. See map below. The greatest risk is lightning and gusty winds. Some hail is possible, like yesterday. Storms should weaken by the evening. Turn on your notifications to get the First Alert to approaching storms. Let's dive into the details. First, here's where we think the greatest risk of severe weather will be today. Notice, it's a LOW to MEDIUM risk. Let's not panic. Some parts of Region 8 have NO risk of severe weather: The storms will arrive near Lake Norfork first. Yesterday, a strong storm impacted Lake Norfork and that could happen again...

I'm not wanting anyone to cancel their plans, but I DO want you to make sure that you are watching for updates on our app. Region 8 could have some strong storms this weekend, especially on Sunday and Monday. Here are my thoughts right now: Saturday looks "mostly" dry. Sunday's greatest rain chances will come late in the day and mainly confined to areas NW of Jonesboro. (Sharp, Fulton, Baxter, Izard, Stone, Howell, Oregon counties and surrounding areas) If you are going to Lake Norfork or Bull Shoals Lake, pay close attention to the weather. Especially on Sunday afternoon and evening. On Monday, everyone in Region 8 has a chance of storms. They will not last all day, so just have a Plan B. Greatest threat on Sunday and Monday will be lightning and gusty winds. Tornado threat is very LOW. New data will continue to come in... When I know something new, YOU will know something new. Let's dig into some data. You can have "thunderstorm energy" or CAPE and not...