Dangerous heat will be settling in to Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley over the next several days. During this time of the year, we expect it to be hot. In fact, our average highs are usually in the 90s through much of July and early August. But hot temperatures are only part of what makes this week’s heat so dangerous. It’s the heat, plus the high humidity our region is so famous for, that creating HEAT INDEX VALUES that push well into the triple digits.>> Learn the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke and how to prevent both >> Be sure to download the free 40/29 News app for Apple devices and Android devices for customized weather alerts.Stay with the 40/29 Get Ready Weather Team for the latest updates.40/29 News: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramDarby Bybee: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramLaura Huckabee: Facebook | TwitterBrendan Johnson: Facebook | TwitterTaylor Pannell: Facebook | Twitter