Craighead County, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Craighead County and parts of Northeast Arkansas will be under an extreme heat warning on Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service, “dangerously hot” conditions, with heat index values of up to 112°F, are expected. The warning goes into effect Thursday at noon and will remain in effect until 8 p.m.
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Even after the warning ends, Northeast Arkansas and Jonesboro remain under a heat advisory from 8 p.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Heat index values of up to 111°F are expected.
Heat-related illnesses increase during high heat events. People are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned spaces, stay out of the sun, and check on vulnerable friends, family members, and neighbors. Click here for more information about heat-related illnesses.
To beat the heat, the City of Jonesboro is offering several cooling stations at its community centers across town. GOJO, the city’s public transit service, will provide free rides to cooling centers. Find the full list here.
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In addition, the Parsonage, located at 305 S. Main St., said people needing a cool space and drink could take shelter at its restaurant.
The Jonesboro forecast for the rest of the week is below:
- Thursday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 95°F. Heat index values as high as 110°F. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77°F. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95°F. Heat index values as high as 109°F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77°F. Calm wind.
- Saturday (Independence Day): A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 95°F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 76°F. Calm wind.
- Sunday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94°F. Calm wind.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75°F. Calm wind.
- Monday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Monday Night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75°F.
- Tuesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92°F.
- Tuesday Night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75°F.
- Wednesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92°F.
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