A heat advisory is still in effect today, but we can expect some relief soon. According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, our [now daily] heat advisory will be in effect from July 26, 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., but there is rain creeping in that may be here as early as Wednesday. Hazardous […]
Weather Service issues Excessive Heat Warning – Feels like 112; Here are instructions for Dogs & Vulnerable People
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued an excessive heat warning, effective July 19th from 2:00 p.m. July 19 to 8:00 p.m. July 20, for Saline County and surrounding areas. Heat index values up to 112 degrees are expected on Tuesday and 114 on Wednesday. This warning is for portions of central, […]
Look for rain Friday and triple-digit temps in the coming days
The National Weather Service in Little Rock says to look for ⛈️ storms today in a large part of Arkansas, then “oppressive” heat ? in the triple digits beginning Saturday. Expect severe storms to affect roughly the southwestern half of Arkansas Friday morning into early afternoon. Damaging winds and large hail will be the […]
More rain means flooding for much of Arkansas, Thursday and Friday
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flood Watch effective until Friday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon, excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Heavy rain is expected over areas that have already seen significant precipitation […]
Weather Service: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 5pm
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LITTLE ROCK HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THESE 28 COUNTIES: IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS CONWAY FAULKNER GARLAND GRANT LONOKE PERRY POPE PULASKI SALINE YELL IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS ARKANSAS BRADLEY CLEVELAND DESHA DREW JEFFERSON LINCOLN IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS CALHOUN CLARK DALLAS HOT SPRING OUACHITA PIKE […]
Look for two rounds of storms Tuesday during a Hazardous Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for a large part of Arkansas. On Tuesday, shower and thunderstorm chances remain in the forecast through tonight. The initial round will primarily occur later this morning and through the afternoon hours. The second will be another complex of storms that is […]
Severe thunderstorm warning until 430PM in Saline & other counties
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LITTLE ROCK HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL 430 PM FOR… SOUTH CENTRAL PERRY COUNTY, GARLAND COUNTY, SALINE COUNTY, NORTHERN HOT SPRING COUNTY, EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY . AT 350 PM, SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 7 MILES SOUTH OF ADONA TO NEAR LAKE OUACHITA STATE […]
Weather Service: Tropical Storm Nicholas may bring rain to central Ark on Wednesday
As of Sunday afternoon, Tropical Storm Nicholas was located in the Gulf of Mexico about 240 miles SSE of the mouth of the Rio Grande River, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm is expected to make landfall along the central Texas coast Monday Night or Tuesday, and move inland toward the ArkLaTex […]
Fallen tree takes electricity in these Benton neighborhoods
Benton Utilities has crews enroute to the area of Hidden Valley Subdivision and River Oaks for an electric outage. There is report of a large tree that has fallen across the primary electrical lines. If you have any questions, call Benton Utilities at 501-776-5923.
Contact Benton Street Department for sandbags, downed trees
The City of Benton Street Department has been preparing for the approaching storm over the last few days. If you need assistance for downed trees and/or limbs, please call the Street Department at 501-776-5990 or 501-776-5991 (instead of calling the Police Department). If you are in need of sand bags, they are available for pick-up […]