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Arkansas Braces for Multi-Day Severe Storms
9 Mar
Summary
- Severe storms pose a threat to central and southern Arkansas on Monday.
- Hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes are expected hazards.
- Another round of severe weather is forecast for late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Severe weather is expected to impact central and southern Arkansas on Monday, March 9, with a level 2 out of 5 risk outlined for areas including Little Rock and Texarkana. From late morning through early evening, residents should prepare for potential hazards such as large hail, damaging wind gusts, and the possibility of one or two tornadoes. Flooding could also be a concern, especially in areas that experienced heavy rain on Saturday, March 7.
The threat will move east of the state before sunset on Monday. A stray shower may occur Monday night before tapering off Tuesday morning. This initial event is part of a series of severe weather chances for Arkansas. A new round of strong to severe storms is forecast for late Tuesday into Wednesday. Western and northwestern Arkansas, including Fayetteville and Fort Smith, are under a level 2 out of 5 risk for Tuesday.
Showers and thunderstorms late Tuesday into early Wednesday could present various severe hazards. By Wednesday, the storms are expected to form a line, with the primary risks being damaging wind gusts and flooding. Following this period of unsettled weather, cooler temperatures are anticipated for Thursday, leading to a quieter weather pattern to conclude the week and potentially extend into the following weekend.
