Strong and gusty winds are forecast area-wide today, and chances for severe weather return tomorrow afternoon and evening. For more detailed information, please refer to the attached briefing.
Severe weather in Arkansas includes possible flooding, thunderstorms, severe weather and tornadoes
The Slight Risk area for severe weather has been expanded to include all of southern, central, and most of eastern Arkansas.
The Flood Watch has been expanded to include all of western, northern, and much of central/northeastern Arkansas.
Forecast rain amounts were increased with widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches likely over the northwestern half of the state. Localized totals of 5 or more inches will be possible.
A Wind Advisory will go into effect this evening through Thursday morning for all of eastern Arkansas. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts to 40 mph are likely.
Showers and storms will continue along and north of I-30/I-40 through early afternoon with coverage expanding across the remainder of the state afternoon into evening.
• Rain will be heavy at times with a continued threat for flash flooding, mainly over the northwestern half of Arkansas.
• The threat for severe weather will increase by the afternoon along and south/east of I-30/I-40. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible with a lesser threat for severe hail.
• Activity will taper off west-to-east overnight with most precipitation gone before daybreak Thursday