Tornado Warning 38, NWS Little Rock, AR

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
427 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

ARC071-292137-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-170429T2200Z/
Johnson AR-
427 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3590 9263 3572 9308 3573 9316 3574 9352
      3612 9331 3612 9330 3615 9330 3636 9317
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 205DEG 44KT 3580 9335 

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ARC009-101-129-292200-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-170429T2200Z/
Newton AR-Searcy AR-Boone AR-
427 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR NEWTON...
NORTHWESTERN SEARCY AND SOUTHWESTERN BOONE COUNTIES...
    
At 427 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Walnut, or 16 miles southwest of Jasper, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Harrison...                       Marshall...
Jasper...                         Western Grove...
Valley Springs...                 Dugger...
Marsena...                        Carver...
Erbie...                          Duff...
Point Peter...                    Pruitt...
Red Bank...                       Eula...
Capps...                          Piercetown...
Walnut...                         Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area...
Bellefonte...                     St. Joe...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3590 9263 3572 9308 3573 9316 3574 9352
      3612 9331 3612 9330 3615 9330 3636 9317
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 205DEG 44KT 3580 9335 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
437 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

ARC009-101-129-292200-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-170429T2200Z/
Newton AR-Searcy AR-Boone AR-
437 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR NEWTON...
NORTHWESTERN SEARCY AND SOUTHWESTERN BOONE COUNTIES...
    
At 437 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Jasper, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

Locations impacted include...
Harrison...                       Jasper...
Western Grove...                  Valley Springs...
Dugger...                         Carver...
Erbie...                          Duff...
Red Bank...                       Point Peter...
Capps...                          Piercetown...
Pruitt...                         Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area...
Bellefonte...                     St. Joe...
Pindall...                        Batavia...
Bass...                           Bear Creek Springs...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3600 9276 3573 9316 3591 9342 3612 9331
      3612 9330 3615 9330 3636 9317
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 218DEG 42KT 3590 9319 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
447 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

ARC009-101-129-292157-
/O.CAN.KLZK.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-170429T2200Z/
Newton AR-Searcy AR-Boone AR-
447 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NEWTON...NORTHWESTERN SEARCY AND
SOUTHWESTERN BOONE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened, and no longer
appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.  However small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3600 9276 3573 9316 3591 9342 3612 9331
      3612 9330 3615 9330 3636 9317
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 216DEG 40KT 3599 9311 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
312 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

.SHORT TERM...Tonight Through Sunday

Surface low pressure was anchored over north central Texas this
afternoon, with a stationary boundary stretching northeast into
eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas. Ascent across this
region has led to a dramatic increase in convection this
afternoon, with numerous showers and thunderstorms noted across
western, northwestern, and even north central Arkansas. Observed
rainfall rates have been in the 1.50 inch per hour range so far in
the heavier bands, with Highfill receiving over 2 inches between
17z-19z. Flash flooding has already become a concern, with
saturated soils and heavy rains leading to several water rescues
in the Fayetteville and Rogers areas already today.

Widespread 2-4 inch accumulations still appear likely across
central and northern Arkansas through the remainder of today and
tonight. This initial push of convection will be followed by a
second round later tonight as stronger forcing for ascent moves in
ahead of the upper low that will be approaching. As such, locally
heavier amounts will not be out of the question. Storm motions,
whether this afternoon, or with the cold front later tonight, will
be roughly parallel to the lines of convection so training cells
and resultant flash flooding will be an issue. Models are still
insistent on a PWAT plume of roughly 2" along the cold front later
tonight. In addition to northern Arkansas, suspect there will be
a considerable flash flooding threat in southern and southeastern
Arkansas tonight along the cold front as it moves through.

The other concern will be severe storms. The special release 18z
sounding shows and uncapped environment with considerable CAPE in
place, on the order of 3,700 J/kg. Any storms that do develop this
afternoon and evening will certainly have plenty of instability
to work with. The limiting factor will be shear as it pertains to
organized convection. Thus through this evening large hail and
damaging winds will be the primary threat in addition to flash
flooding. While shear isn't the best this afternoon, it will
improve this evening and tonight ahead of the cold front as the
low level jet kicks in. Model soundings suggest convection for
central and southern Arkansas will still be surface-based, so the
threat of severe storms will remain well into the evening and
overnight hours.

By daybreak Sunday morning, the cold front will be in central to
eastern Arkansas and working its way eastward. Some convection
will lag the front but the risk of any strong to severe storms
will be nearly over with by daybreak I believe.

&&

.LONG TERM...Sunday night Through Saturday

On Sunday night, the cold front will be moving south and east of the
area, with cooler air moving in behind it. As the closed upper low
passes north of the area, there will be some wraparound cloud cover
but this should clear out Monday, with the beginning of the week
being fairly pleasant.

Speaking of the front, as it hits nearly parallel upper flow to the
south of the state, it will stall out. As an upper trough digs down
into the Rockies, the flow will amplify again, and this will push
the boundary back to the north as a warm front around Tuesday. The
front looks to stall out somewhere over Arkansas, with several waves
moving through and interacting with it. This will make showers and
thunderstorms a good possibility through the end of the week.

By late in the week, surface low pressure will form along the front,
which will give it momentum. Of course, it looks like there will be
a cutoff upper low dropping down into the southern plains into
possibly the Arklatex region which would also give it a push.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Batesville AR     68  71  47  71 /  90  90  10   0
Camden AR         62  70  47  77 / 100  50  10   0
Harrison AR       63  65  42  67 /  90  50  10  10
Hot Springs AR    62  67  47  74 /  90  40  10   0
Little Rock   AR  68  71  48  74 / 100  70  10   0
Monticello AR     69  71  51  76 /  90  90  10   0
Mount Ida AR      60  65  45  74 / 100  30  10   0
Mountain Home AR  66  69  43  68 /  90  60  10  10
Newport AR        69  72  49  70 /  90  90  10   0
Pine Bluff AR     68  70  49  74 / 100  80  10   0
Russellville AR   64  68  45  73 /  90  50  10   0
Searcy AR         69  72  47  72 /  90  80  10   0
Stuttgart AR      70  71  50  73 /  90  90  10   0
&&

.LZK Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
Lake Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT Sunday FOR Arkansas-Bradley-
Calhoun-Clark-Cleburne-Cleveland-Dallas-Desha-Drew-Faulkner-
Garland-Grant-Hot Spring-Independence-Jackson-Jefferson-Lincoln-
Lonoke-Monroe-Ouachita-Prairie-Pulaski-Saline-Sharp-White-
Woodruff.

Flash Flood Watch through Sunday evening FOR Arkansas-Baxter-
Boone-Clark-Cleburne-Conway-Dallas-Faulkner-Fulton-Garland-Grant-
Hot Spring-Independence-Izard-Jackson-Jefferson-Johnson-Logan-
Lonoke-Marion-Monroe-Montgomery-Newton-Perry-Pike-Polk-Pope-
Prairie-Pulaski-Saline-Scott-Searcy-Sharp-Stone-Van Buren-White-
Woodruff-Yell.

Flash Flood Watch from 10 PM CDT this evening through Sunday
evening FOR Bradley-Calhoun-Cleveland-Desha-Drew-Lincoln-
Ouachita.

&&

Short Term...64 / Long Term...57

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
505 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

ARZ003>007-012>016-021>025-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>069-301015-
Boone-Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Newton-Searcy-Stone-Izard-
Independence-Johnson-Pope-Van Buren-Cleburne-Jackson-Logan-Conway-
Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Scott-Yell-Perry-Polk-Montgomery-Garland-
Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Pike-Clark-Hot Spring-Grant-
Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland-Lincoln-Desha-Ouachita-
Calhoun-Bradley-Drew-
505 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated to scattered severe storms will be possible today and
tonight over much of Arkansas, as a frontal boundary and upper
level system move through the region. This morning mainly an
isolated strong to severe storm may be seen over northern
Arkansas, with damaging winds and large hail the main factors.
Later Saturday, the upper system and cold front gradually move
across Arkansas, and additional strong to severe thunderstorms
will develop later this afternoon, evening and into the overnight
hours. Damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes will be
possible with the system and cold front.

Also, moisture levels will increased significantly and very heavy
rain will be seen, especially over western to northern areas of
Arkansas. A bit less over central and southern areas. Rain amounts
of 3 to 6 inches with isolated higher amounts will be possible
today and tonight over northern areas, while 1 to 3 inches with a
few isolated higher amounts will be seen over central and southern
areas. These heavy rain amounts will lead to flash and river
flooding over many parts of Arkansas. Residents need to follow the
latest statements and possible warnings during this dangerous
weather situation.

A flash flood watch is in effect for the expected heavy rain,
while winds will be elevated over mainly the eastern half of
Arkansas, and a lake wind advisory is in effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday Through Friday

A line of thunderstorms should be exiting eastern Arkansas Sunday
morning. Any severe thunderstorms will quickly weaken or move out of
the area. The main severe threats would be damaging winds or large
hail. Drier air moves into the state in the afternoon diminishing
rain chances.

The next system will arrive with a warm front Wednesday. Chances of
showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday night continuing into
Thursday. Severe thunderstorms are not expected with this system at
this time.

.Spotter Information Statement...

Spotter activation may be needed later today through early
Sunday. Please monitor the latest forecasts over the next couple
of days.

&&

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
304 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

ARZ003-012-021-292045-
Johnson AR-Newton AR-Boone AR-
304 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN JOHNSON...WESTERN
NEWTON AND SOUTHWESTERN BOONE COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM CDT...

At 304 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Devils Knob, or 21 miles north of Clarksville, moving north at 60
mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Harrison...                       Jasper...
Erbie...                          Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area...
Red Bank...                       Devils Knob...
Lost Valley State Park...         Capps...
Walnut...                         Pruitt...
Bellefonte...                     Alpena...
Batavia...                        Bear Creek Springs...
Marble Falls...                   Catalpa...
Yale...                           Ridgeway...
Fallsville...                     Swain...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3628 9296 3565 9340 3566 9370 3577 9369
      3576 9352 3588 9352 3589 9350 3594 9349
      3597 9345 3608 9344 3608 9348 3612 9348
      3612 9330 3639 9329
TIME...MOT...LOC 2004Z 197DEG 51KT 3577 9348

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
331 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

ARZ021-022-030-037-038-040-041-292115-
Pope AR-Johnson AR-Polk AR-Scott AR-Logan AR-Yell AR-Montgomery AR-
331 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR LOGAN...SOUTHWESTERN JOHNSON...
EASTERN SCOTT...YELL...EAST CENTRAL POLK...WESTERN MONTGOMERY AND
WEST CENTRAL POPE COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM CDT...

At 331 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Oden, or 14 miles northwest of Mount Ida, moving north at 65 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Russellville...                   Clarksville...
Booneville...                     Paris...
Danville...                       Mount Ida...
Lamar...                          London...
Magazine...                       Knoxville...
Subiaco...                        Hartman...
Norman...                         Oden...
Scranton...                       Ratcliff...
Blue Mountain...                  Cardiff...
Lake Dardanelle State Park...     Hoyt...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3532 9389 3531 9381 3541 9381 3542 9380
      3536 9375 3537 9372 3547 9370 3538 9314
      3442 9367 3447 9399
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 189DEG 56KT 3472 9378

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
343 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

ARZ030-037-040-292115-
Polk AR-Scott AR-Logan AR-
343 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN LOGAN...CENTRAL
SCOTT...NORTHEASTERN POLK AND NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES UNTIL
415 PM CDT...

At 343 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northeast of Mena, moving north at 50 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Mena...                           Waldron...
Cardiff...                        Echo...
Acorn...                          Barber...
Winfield...                       Olio...
Hon...                            Ink...
Lucas...                          Y City...
Needmore...                       Cherry Hill in Polk County...
Sugar Grove...                    Boles...
Carolan...                        Parks...
Grayson...                        Ione...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3509 9419 3510 9414 3515 9413 3514 9403
      3509 9372 3455 9398 3457 9425
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 201DEG 44KT 3471 9409

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