ARKANSAS – The National Weather Service (NWS) has raised the severe weather risk for Friday, particularly across central and western Arkansas, as conditions continue to favor a significant outbreak.
What to Expect
🌪️ Tornado Risk: Strong tornadoes will be possible, especially in areas under enhanced and moderate risk.
⛈️ Timing: Thunderstorms are expected to develop and intensify after 2-3 PM, with supercells likely forming.
🧊 Very Large Hail: The atmosphere will be conducive to hail-producing storms, adding to the danger.
Urgent Preparedness Reminder
🚨 Stay Weather Aware: Those in central and western Arkansas should monitor updates and have multiple ways to receive alerts.
🏠 Have a Safety Plan: If a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter in a sturdy, interior room on the lowest floor.
📡 Live Updates: A detailed briefing has been published with more information on today’s risk and the developing threat into Saturday.
Stay tuned for further updates from the NWS as this potentially dangerous weather system develops.
