ARKANSAS, USA — After weathering Wednesday's storms we now turn our attention to a second storm system that will again bring widespread severe weather to the Natural State.
All types of severe weather will be possible.
However, there will be a greater threat of strong and damaging winds and tornadoes, especially over the southern half of Arkansas. It’s important to make sure you stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive severe weather information.
The storm system is expected to bring a damaging wind and tornado threat to the state. Winds in excess of 80 mph are possible as well as a few strong tornadoes.
There are still some forecast uncertainties that need to be ironed out with the second system. Questions still remain as to where the main surface low develops, and how far north the warm front will reach on Thursday.
As it is now, the area with the greatest risk of severe weather is the southern half of the state where a Level 4 risk is in effect, with a Level 3 risk extending into Central Arkansas.
These storms will be capable of producing tornadoes, some of which will be stronger, EF2 or greater. Additionally, the environment will support large hail stones and damaging winds in excess of 70 miles per hour.
Another byproduct of the second storm system will be the likelihood of heavy rain and flash flooding.
There’s a medium risk of excessive rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in central and northeastern Arkansas. A flash flood watch has been issued for the northern two thirds of the state.
Changes to the forecast timeline may occur as the two storm systems approach Arkansas. Though you should be sure to have a plan in place when severe weather threatens.
As always, It’s important to stay weather aware and have a couple of different ways of receiving severe weather information in your area.
Download the THV11 app and under settings, select notification settings.
Then under Weather, select Severe Weather Alerts. Make sure they are toggled on and watches and warnings are selected.
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