The material in this paper was jointly researched, compiled, and written by J.S. Held. It was originally published for attendees of the 31st Conference on Severe Local Storms in October 2024.

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Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are in place across NWA and the River Valley before storm chances later this evening. It will be a stormy 4th of July night. From 6 p.m. Thursday to 2 a.m.

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