Severe Weather Outlook From the National Weather Service in Little Rock
Severe thunderstorms are possible over Arkansas, mainly this afternoon into Thursday morning.
A strong storm system will move into Arkansas from Oklahoma later today and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will move into western Arkansas later this morning. However, these will diminish in the hours after sunrise.
As temperatures warm into the 70s to lower 80s today, additional showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon, primarily over western Arkansas. These storms will move east during the evening and overnight hours.
Some storms will be severe. The primary threat with any severe storms will be large hail in excess of one inch in diameter, and damaging wind gusts of 60 MPH or greater. Tornadoes will be possible as well.
The threat of severe weather will be highest primarily in areas west of a line from Pocahontas to Helena. The greatest risk for tornadoes will be during the afternoon and early evening hours, and primarily over the Ozarks region.
Storms this evening will gradually evolve into a line over central and eastern Arkansas by late tonight and into early Thursdaymorning.
Also, stronger storms this afternoon and tonight will be capable of producing localized heavy rainfall.
Additional showers and thunderstorms will develop on Thursday ahead of a cold front moving across the state. Some storms ahead of the front could be severe, with damaging winds the primary concern. The greatest risk for severe storms on Thursday morning will be in areas east of a line from Mammoth Spring to Crossett. The front should clear the state during the afternoon, with the severe weather threat coming to an end.
As always, continue to monitor the latest information from your Arkansas National Weather Service Forecast Offices, and be prepared to take action if a watch or warning is issued for your area.
Brian D. Smith
National Weather Service
Little Rock, Arkansas
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