Arkansas Storm Team Weather Blog: Alert Day Issued for Friday
The Arkansas Storm Team has designated Friday evening as an Alert Day due to an elevated risk for severe weather. Much of northern and northeastern Arkansas is under a Medium Risk (Level 3 out of 5), while a Low Risk extends into central, southern, portions of eastern, and most of western Arkansas. Stronger storms are expected in the evening, with potential for large hail, damaging winds of 60–70 mph, and a couple of tornadoes, especially towards northeastern Arkansas.
Lower dew points push into most of the state Saturday. Isolated storms might still develop along a stalled boundary in southern Arkansas, capable of producing hail. Late Saturday into early Sunday, more storms could move in from the west, which also pose a low risk for severe weather.
Sunday evening and overnight, more storms are possible and may produce large hail, damaging wind gusts up to 60–70 mph.
Additionally, we are closely monitoring another significant severe weather event expected next Tuesday, May 20, as that strong cold front finally pushes through the state. While an Alert Day has not yet been issued for Tuesday, the threat for widespread severe weather, including tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, is increasing.
Stay tuned to the Arkansas Storm Team for continuous updates throughout these storm periods.
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