MID-WEEK STORMS⛈️ Another round of strong to severe storms will be possible Tue. afternoon and evening across western & northern Ark.
Then another round is likely as we head into Wed. All types of severe weather will be possible, but the risk is low. Stay with the #ARStormTeam for updates. #ARwx
ALERT DAYS⚠️ Tuesday & Wednesday have both been designated as Arkansas Storm Team Alert Days due to the risk for more strong to severe storms.
The first round could arrive as early as Tue. evening, or perhaps closer to midnight... Then more storms are expected into Wed. over central & SE Ark. #ARwx
A severe thunderstorm dumped hail that covered the ground in White Hall on Monday.
Thanks to Jim Gumm for sharing this picture from Jefferson County. #ARwx
TUE & WED⛈️ The chance for storms Tuesday night is relatively low, but IF they develop... They could bring a damaging wind, hail and even low end tornado risk.
Then into Wednesday morning and midday, rain and storms become more widespread with some low end severe risk then as well. #ARwx
Another picture of a tree struck by lightning this morning.. This one from Malvern.
Thanks to Marion Ball for sharing this picture. #ARwx
Lightning struck a tree this morning in Sheridan. Thanks to Justin Camp for sharing this picture. #ARwx
NEXT WEATHERMAKER⛈️ Another round of much-needed rain is on the way… But no surprise here — severe weather will be another possible side-effect.
Strong storms develop late Tuesday across northern & western Arkansas, with the threat shifting south & east on Wednesday. #ARwx
Another impressive shot of a lightning bolt shooting across the night sky in Hot Spring County.
Thanks to Garry Berry for sharing this picture from Social Hill. #ARwx
Impressive captures of cloud to ground lightning strikes this morning in Little Rock!
Thanks to Dearl and Darby Golden for sharing these pics. #ARwx
Scary pic of what may have been the tornado that touched down (or at least its associated wall cloud) near Willisville this morning in Nevada County south of Rosston.
Thanks to Caleb Moss for sharing this picture. #ARwx
More storm damage from overnight storms in Garland County.
Thanks to Amy Chapmond for sharing this from Pearcy. #ARwx
Ominous view of storms this morning as they rolled through Pope County.
Thanks to Audra George for sharing this pic from Russellville. #ARwx
Lots of damage along AR Hwy 25 east of Batesville near the Charlotte community in Independence County. Several large trees are down and there is some structural damage.
Thanks to Zach Frans for sharing these pics. #ARwx
Incredible shot of a lightning strike with last night's storms that rolled through northwest Arkansas.
Thanks to Andrea Graber for sharing this picture from Mountainburg, located in Crawford County. #ARwx
Another great shot of this isolated storm we saw earlier this evening over southern Arkansas, which remained non-severe.
Thanks to Ricky for sharing this picture from the Warren area of Bradley County. #ARwx
UPDATE - Since the cap has yet to break over western and NW Ark, it appears our main round of storms may come through a bit later--perhaps after midnight or closer to 2 or 3.
So the tornado and large hail risk has been lowered. The threat isn't zero, but it's at least lower than it once was. #ARwx
Another perspective of this one lone thunderstorm in southern Arkansas, which has remained non-severe as of 7:30 p.m.
Thanks to David Poe for sharing this picture from Lincoln County, just south of Star City this evening. #ARwx
Great shot of a towering thunderhead seen from East Camden this evening... This storm has remained non-severe because there is a capping inversion aloft that is preventing explosive growth.
Thanks to Ashley Rice for sharing this picture! #ARwx
It’s gonna be a busy night, babysitting radar as storms roll through Arkansas… So I wore my storm tracking socks! ⛈️ 🧦
Be safe tonight, and thank you for trusting the #ARStormTeam on nights like these. #ARwx
The signs of spring are becoming more and more abundant every day.
Thanks to Courtney Wilson for sharing this picture of daffodils blooming near Witts Springs in Searcy County. #ARwx
TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️ An accident on I-40 eastbound between Salem Rd and Hwy 65 is causing delays in both east and westbound lanes in Conway.
Expect delays if your route takes you this way Friday early afternoon. #ARtraffic
LATE FRIDAY⛈️ A few supercell storms are expected to develop late this afternoon/early eve across east OK & west AR, perhaps capable of producing golf ball size hail & tornadoes.
As storms move E, they become more of a damaging wind risk. The wind risk continues into Saturday as well. #ARwx
STORM TIMING⛈️ Here's a closer look at timing for this Friday night and Saturday's storms.
The strongest storms will likely be the isolated storms that first fire up in western and NW Ark. Fri. night. But even when they evolve into a line of storms overnight, there may still be a tornado risk. #ARwx
HAVE A PLAN🌪️ With the risk for severe storms capable of producing tornadoes Friday night into Saturday morning, now is the time to review your tornado safety plans.
If a watch is issued, you need to be within steps of your safe place. If a warning is issued, you need to take action! #ARwx
OVERNIGHT FRI–SAT⛈️Severe storms are likely Fri. night, mainly across west & NW Arkansas. Hazards include large hail, damaging wind, and possible tornadoes.
Storms weaken some Sat. morning, but more rain and storms are expected during the day, with a lingering severe risk—especially in SE Ark. #ARwx
ALERT DAY⚠️ With the potential for strong to severe storms starting Friday evening, continuing through the night into early Saturday... We've declared both days as an #ARStormTeam Alert Day!
Stay weather-aware as there will be some potential for damaging wind, large hail and perhaps tornadoes. #ARwx
Gooood Thursday morning!! Check out this beautiful sunrise over Pine Bluff!
Big thanks to Kenneth Howell for sharing this picture. #ARwx
WHAT'S NEXT?👀⛈️ Another round of strong/severe storms will be possible later Friday night. These will be much more significant in OK, but could maintain some intensity into western AR.
These will continue to spread across the state into Saturday morning, perhaps with some gusty wind and hail. #ARwx
Beautiful shot of this Wednesday evening's sunset, looking west from White Hall.
Big thanks to Devon Ramey for sharing this picture from Jefferson County. #ARwx
Great shot of a cloud-to-ground lightning strike seen this Wednesday afternoon near Mountain Home as severe storms rolled through.
Thanks to Sara Kerr for sharing this picture. #ARwx
