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This is the current conditions weather report for Bella Vista. The report was made 17 minutes ago, at 09:15 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 14 miles per hour / 22.2 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 14 miles per hour / 22.2 kilometers per hour from the northwest (310°). The temperature was 28°F / -2°C, with a dew-point at 28°F / -2°C. The temperature felt like 18°F / -8°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.09 inHg / 1020 hPa. The relative humidity was 64%. The skies were overcast.

Bella Vista is a census-designated place located in Benton County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 16,582. It previously was the largest unincorporated community in the state of Arkansas; however, in November 2006 it voted to incorporate and form a municipality. The Bella Vista Property Owners Association estimates that there are currently 24,000 residents in the community, which covers about 65 square miles (168 km²). The village has two USPS ZIP codes: 72714 on the east side and 72715 on the west side.

First established in 1965, the community is located on U.S. Highway 71 between Bentonville, Arkansas and the Missouri state line. Although originally primarily an affluent retirement community, recent growth includes many young couples and families. It is "governed" by its Property Owners Association, a private organization that performs all the normal functions of a local government.

Bella Vista has eight lakes. These lakes are not "public" in that only members of the village or their guests are permitted to use them. Lake Ann, Lake Windsor, and Lake Loch Lomond are the largest all-sports lakes in the village. Lake Avalon, Lake Norwood, and Lake Rayburn are primarily fishing lakes with "no wake" restrictions. Current POA boat permits are required as are Arkansas fishing licenses, when fishing Bella Vista lakes.

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