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An approaching cold front will bring a chance of showers and slightly cooler temperatures to Saline County and central Arkansas heading into Friday, following elevated heat index values Thursday afternoon. However, weather officials warn that the brief precipitation will not be enough to relieve severe drought conditions covering much of the state. Read more below. […]
An 8-year-old girl is safe and recovering after being swept into a fast-moving storm drain during heavy thunderstorms in Bryant on Wednesday evening, July 8th. The child was carried several blocks through the underground drainage system before emerging at a nearby creek and seeking help from a local family. Read more below. The incident occurred […]
HOTTER THAN A FIRECRACKER 🧨 It’s going to be hot this week, here is what you need to know! Read more below 👇 Today (Tuesday) Hot and hazy • High: 95–96°F • Mostly sunny with hazy skies. • Heat index approaching 100–105°F this afternoon. • Light south wind. • Rain chance: 0% Wednesday Peak […]
UPDATE APR 18, 2026 – It seems like it has been a long time since an ice storm came through Saline County and completely wrecked several structures at the end of January. However, the ordeal is still fresh on the minds of the owners of one local store. Read more below. It’s been about 3 […]
There’s financial help available for Saline County residents and businesses who were affected by recent storms, and you can apply in person from May 27-31. Read more below. In response to the presidential disaster declaration issued on May 21, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer […]
In response to the recent severe weather across Arkansas beginning April 2, 2025, the Realtors Relief Foundation, in partnership with the Arkansas Realtors Association, is offering financial assistance to residents whose homes were damaged by tornadoes, wind, or flooding. Read more below. This relief program is available to individuals statewide who meet the following criteria: You […]
The Saline County Judge’s office announces the line for getting sandbags will start again at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. Read more below… If you’re a Saline County resident looking to protect your property from flood waters that may come in the next few days due to heavy rain predicted, this is for you. […]
If your property in the City Limits of Benton is prone to flooding, you might consider taking the offer of help from the City. Scroll down for more info: Due to heavy rainfall being predicted, City of Benton residents in need of sandbags can contact The Benton Street Department for assistance with sand bags. The […]
The City of Benton released a statement to let citizens know what officials are doing to be prepared for the winter weather coming our way. First off, they have a winter weather policy that you can read at this link. It lists the City’s priorities, for example, which streets get salted/sanded first. The Benton Street […]
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 143 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARKANSAS… THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS GARLAND GRANT PULASKI SALINE IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS CLEVELAND IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS CALHOUN CLARK DALLAS HOT SPRING OUACHITA PIKE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARKADELPHIA, BENTON, […]
