Welp, we are expecting our first real significant severe weather event of the year this afternoon however mainly past once the sun sets in the region.The National Weather Service has upgraded our moderate risk (4/5) on the severe weather threat scale to include the majority of the SW Arkansas region increasing it from the earlier enhanced risk which on the threat scale was only a (3/5). We can expect the first batch of isolated severe storms to possibly move through between 7-11 this evening, and the main severe weather event to move through between 9 pm this evening and 2 am in the morning on Saturday.
Main threats: With this severe weather episode, we are expecting anywhere from a few tornadoes, to damaging winds in excess of 80 miles per hour in the strongest storms that form. Large hail will also be a main concern with the majority of the storms (it could be as big as half dollar size in diameter). Flash flooding is also a main concern when storm train over an area for a longer amount of time. Also, lightning is a big concern during any weather event. This could possibly spark fires, or harm humans. Remember, when you hear thunder to head indoors. We will continue to provide updates throughout the morning on these severe weather chances and would not be surprised to see a Tornado Watch issued for the area some time during the midday hours. We'll continue to keep an eye to. the sky and post any updates. ***Please share this post to indicate to us that you saw it! Thanks, it helps us out.***
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