The heat wave continues to soar along...

So, yesterday Fort Smith officially hit 100 F, a number that had so far been eluded for the Summer. Well today, once again Fort Smith crested in the 100s, topping out at 101 F. We'll cut to the chase... expect a 102 F come tomorrow!

Our air mass has been drying out and it's easier to both heat up and cool down. It takes more energy (from the sun) to heat up moist air than dry air, so air void of moisture, heats up at a quicker rate. At night, as air cools and condenses, heat is released. Air that is rich in moisture releases more heat and temperatures tend to stay up, Conversely, dry air, with less moisture cools at a quicker rate and temperatures tend to fall.

Check out some of these highs!

Arkansas

Booneville 104 F, Mena 104 F, Bella Vista 103 F, Mt. Ida 102 F, Springdale 100 F

Oklahoma

Poteau 102 F, Kiamichi 102 F, Broken Bow 101 F, Grove 100 F, Tahlequah 100 F, Grove 100 F