Today will be the final day of a stretch of very active, and as we've seen, very impactful severe weather here in the Natural State.

As of this morning, the eastern 2/3rds portion of the state is at an enhanced risk (3/5) for severe weather, and the eastern 1/3rd (nearing the US-65 and I-530) corridor) is at a moderate risk (4/5) for severe weather today.

We expect to see an increase in coverage of stronger thunderstorms as an approaching cold front nears central Arkansas later this morning and into the afternoon. The severe threat will continue to increase across central and eastern Arkansas this afternoon and evening as a very favorable environment for severe weather will be in place.

We are expecting all severe hazards to be in play today, including damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.

Additional non-thunderstorm hazards will also be noted in the attached briefing, including strong southerly gradient winds ahead of the cold front today, and potential frost conditions across northwest Arkansas Thursday morning.

Click on the pics below for today’s Severe Weather Briefing.