40/29’S JACOB MURPHY IS LIVE TO TELL US HOW SOME ARE PREPARING. JACOB? HERE IN FORT SMITH YOU’LL HAVE A GOOD VIEW OF THE ECLIPSE BUT IF YOU GO TO THE SOUTH EAST A LITTLE YOU’LL FIND YOURSELF IN LOGAN COUNTY. WHICH IS RIGHT IN THE PATH OF TOTALITY. CITIES LIKE BOONEVILLE AND PARIS HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR YEARS TO GET READY FOR THE BIG DAY. <> “We don’t know, we’ve never been through this, we’ve never had an eclipse in Paris, since Arkansas has been part of the United States, there’s not been one.” PARIS, ARKANSAS.. POPULATION OF JUST OVER THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE. <> “It’s brand new to all of us, none of us are experts, but we’re just saying, have fun with it.” IN TWO MONTHS, THE SMALL TOWN WILL BE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE 2024 GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSE. <> “I think it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to make memories.” IT SEEMS THAT IT HAS BEEN A LIFETIME OF PREPARATIONS.. WITH THINGS HEATING UP BACK IN 20-23. <> “on April 8, when that those sites went live, within a couple of hours, every Airbnb in our area sold out.” THE TOWN HAD TO SNAP INTO ACTION. <> “We realized quickly that we’re gonna have to adapt and find ways for people to be able to stay here and enjoy it.” WITH EVERYONE WORKING TO CREATE SPACE. <> “Local churches have fields and they’re gonna have, you know, food, breakfast, lunch and dinner available, our fairgrounds have a really large area. And so they have section that off for RVs and tent camping.” ACROSS LOGAN COUNTY.. BOONEVILLE ALSO PLANNING. <> “We’re going to have several designated parking areas at our high school football field and then out between out east of town at our municipal baseball softball complex.” HONING IN ON SAFETY. <> “were gonna have extra policemen on duty that day to help deal with traffic, all of our city employees will be working that day to help deal with traffic issues.” BOTH CITIES EXCITED FOR THE BIG DAY.. READY FOR IT TO GET HERE. “Is it going to be a weight of the shoulders once it’s over?” “Absolutely, laughing” TONIGHT THE PARIS CITY COUNCIL PASSED AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL LET PEOPLE RENT OUT PARTS OF THEIR PROPERTY AND ALSO WILL LET VENDORS BE IN PLACES WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM APRIL 4TH TO APRI
2024 total solar eclipse in Arkansas: What to know, where to go, and how to stay safe
Arkansas Eclipse Guide | Eclipse Weather | Map & Table of Eclipse Times | Eclipse Events | Traffic Preps | School Closings | Getting Glasses | Glasses Safety | Eclipse ScienceLarge parts of Arkansas will be in the path of the total eclipse on April 8, 2024.The eclipse will begin at about 12:30 p.m. in much of Arkansas and last until a little after 3 p.m.The areas in the “zone of totality” will experience a total eclipse for a few minutes between 1:50 p.m. and 2 p.m. Those areas include part of Little Rock, Russellville, Greenwood, Hot Springs, and Texarkana.Other parts of the state will experience a near-total eclipse, in which 98 percent or more of the sun will be obscured by the moon.We’ve created a map and a table to help you see exactly when – down to the second – the eclipse can be experienced across the state.WeatherLarge parts of Arkansas will be in the path of the total eclipse on April 8, 2024. But if the sky is cloudy, you won’t be able to witness the event. We created a chart that shows the average cloud cover on April 8 in the years 2000 to 2023.EventsArkansas businesses, cities, and individual groups and families throughout the path of totality are preparing to host events celebrating the occasion. They’re also giving people a place to enjoy the awe-inspiring experience.We’ve made a list of many of the key events in the eclipse path.TrafficArkansas officials are preparing for the potential that millions of people could come to Arkansas for the eclipse.In December, Arkansas State Police said they are planning for 700,000 cars to be on the road the day of the eclipse.The Arkansas Department of Transportation is asking people to stay in one place for some time after the eclipse.It’s also called for schools to be closed and for people to work from home.School ClosingsNearly 100 school districts in Arkansas plan to close for the April 8 eclipse. We’ve created a map and a searchable, sortable list to help parents plan ahead.Eclipse GlassesIn order to view the historic event, you’ll need the right eye protection designed for solar viewing. NASA has released guidelines to ensure your glasses are safe. Before the total solar eclipse that occurred on Aug. 21, 2017, the marketplace was flooded with counterfeit eclipse glasses that were labeled as ISO-compliant. As a result, the American Astronomical Society, which partners with NASA, made a list of suppliers that prepare safe solar glasses and filters.We cross-referenced that list to find glasses that can be purchased online.
Arkansas Eclipse Guide | Eclipse Weather | Map & Table of Eclipse Times | Eclipse Events | Traffic Preps | School Closings | Getting Glasses | Glasses Safety | Eclipse Science
Large parts of Arkansas will be in the path of the total eclipse on April 8, 2024.
The eclipse will begin at about 12:30 p.m. in much of Arkansas and last until a little after 3 p.m.
The areas in the “zone of totality” will experience a total eclipse for a few minutes between 1:50 p.m. and 2 p.m. Those areas include part of Little Rock, Russellville, Greenwood, Hot Springs, and Texarkana.
Other parts of the state will experience a near-total eclipse, in which 98 percent or more of the sun will be obscured by the moon.
We’ve created a map and a table to help you see exactly when – down to the second – the eclipse can be experienced across the state.
Weather
Large parts of Arkansas will be in the path of the total eclipse on April 8, 2024. But if the sky is cloudy, you won’t be able to witness the event.
We created a chart that shows the average cloud cover on April 8 in the years 2000 to 2023.
Events
Arkansas businesses, cities, and individual groups and families throughout the path of totality are preparing to host events celebrating the occasion. They’re also giving people a place to enjoy the awe-inspiring experience.
We’ve made a list of many of the key events in the eclipse path.
Traffic
Arkansas officials are preparing for the potential that millions of people could come to Arkansas for the eclipse.
In December, Arkansas State Police said they are planning for 700,000 cars to be on the road the day of the eclipse.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is asking people to stay in one place for some time after the eclipse.
It’s also called for schools to be closed and for people to work from home.
School Closings
Nearly 100 school districts in Arkansas plan to close for the April 8 eclipse. We’ve created a map and a searchable, sortable list to help parents plan ahead.
Eclipse Glasses
In order to view the historic event, you’ll need the right eye protection designed for solar viewing. NASA has released guidelines to ensure your glasses are safe.
Before the total solar eclipse that occurred on Aug. 21, 2017, the marketplace was flooded with counterfeit eclipse glasses that were labeled as ISO-compliant. As a result, the American Astronomical Society, which partners with NASA, made a list of suppliers that prepare safe solar glasses and filters.
We cross-referenced that list to find glasses that can be purchased online.
