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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 21, NWS Little Rock, AR
NWS Little Rock, AR issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jan 12, 2024, 1:56 AM CST for 4 counties in Arkansas. It was in force for 15 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 12, 2024, 1:56 AM CST (07:56 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 12, 2024, 2:11 AM CST
- In force
- 15 min
- Issued by
- NWS Little Rock, AR
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Conway County, AR, Faulkner County, AR, Perry County, AR, Van Buren County, AR
The radar
The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 1:59 AM CST | HAIL 1 | Oppelo, AR |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 3 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 9:56 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 216 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1838 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 570 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 758 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
211
WUUS54 KLZK 120756
SVRLZK
ARC029-045-105-141-120845-
/O.NEW.KLZK.SV.W.0021.240112T0756Z-240112T0845Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
156 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Perry County in central Arkansas...
South central Van Buren County in north central Arkansas...
Conway County in central Arkansas...
Northwestern Faulkner County in central Arkansas...
* Until 245 AM CST.
* At 155 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Oppelo, or
near Morrilton, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Morrilton... Perryville...
Oppelo... Damascus...
Twin Groves... Menifee...
Perry... Houston...
Bethlehem... Sequoya Park...
Hill Creek... Solgohachia...
Claude... Catholic Point...
Middleton... Lanty...
Mallet Town... Whipple...
St. Vincent... Springfield...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central and
north central Arkansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central and
north central Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3497 9274 3507 9292 3555 9256 3539 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0755Z 216DEG 31KT 3509 9278
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
562 follow-up statements
189
WWUS54 KLZK 120805
SVSLZK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
205 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
ARC029-045-105-141-120845-
/O.CON.KLZK.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240112T0845Z/
Perry AR-Van Buren AR-Conway AR-Faulkner AR-
205 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM CST
FOR NORTHEASTERN PERRY...SOUTH CENTRAL VAN BUREN...EASTERN CONWAY AND
NORTHWESTERN FAULKNER COUNTIES...
At 205 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Morrilton,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Morrilton... Damascus...
Twin Groves... Menifee...
Bethlehem... Hill Creek...
Solgohachia... Claude...
Catholic Point... Middleton...
Lanty... Mallet Town...
Whipple... St. Vincent...
Springfield... Plumerville...
Birdtown... Bee Branch...
Austin in Conway County... Formosa...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central and
north central Arkansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3506 9265 3517 9284 3555 9256 3539 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0805Z 219DEG 32KT 3516 9270
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
56117
WWUS54 KLZK 120811
SVSLZK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
211 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
ARC029-045-105-141-120821-
/O.CAN.KLZK.SV.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240112T0845Z/
Perry AR-Van Buren AR-Conway AR-Faulkner AR-
211 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PERRY...SOUTH
CENTRAL VAN BUREN...EASTERN CONWAY AND NORTHWESTERN FAULKNER COUNTIES
IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central and
north central Arkansas.
LAT...LON 3506 9265 3517 9284 3555 9256 3539 9229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0809Z 216DEG 31KT 3520 9266
$$
56What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Little Rock, AR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jan 11, 11:28 PM CST, 2 hours 28 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 11:28 PM CST, 2 hours 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Little Rock AR 1128 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...New AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Saturday) Issued at 232 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 To begin the period, calm and dry conditions are expected through this afternoon as cloud cover begins to increase across the state. As we approach later this evening and tonight, the next weather system will begin to move into the state bringing with it heavy rainfall, gusty winds, the chance for severe weather. There could also be some light snowfall across western and northern locations. The system is then expected to push out of the state late Friday bringing cold temperatures behind the front. Calm, dry, and cooler conditions are expected for Saturday. The system moving into the state this evening into Friday will bring the chance for severe weather across portions of southern and central Arkansas. Main hazards include damaging winds and small hail, although a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. This will be an overnight severe weather risk with the worst of the system moving through as people are sleeping...make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings. As the system pushes out of the state, wrap around moisture could bring the chance for some light snow across western and northern locations. Any accumulations would likely remain below an a half inch. A winter weather advisory was considered for Friday morning but ultimately decided against due uncertainty with expected impacts with this round of winter weather. While it will definitely get cold behind the front, accumulations will likely stay on the lower side. It is possible there could be some slick roadways, especially on bridges and/or overpasses as wet roads freeze with dropping temperatures. Additional shifts will continue to monitor model trends and could issue one for northern locations if necessary. Temperatures are expected to fall Friday and Saturday as the cold front associated with this next system moves through. High temperatures are forecast to lower 30s to mid 50s across the state with low temperatures falling into the teens to lower 40s. && .LONG TERM... (Saturday Night through next Thursday) Issued at 232 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...Winter storm and prolonged dangerous cold likely... Main changes with this forecast cycle: guidance continues trending colder, so lowered temps for late weekend into early next week. Resulting air temps and wind chill values will be quite dangerous with several days of sub-freezing conditions likely. Also increased snow accums in line with colder temps and a broader QPF footprint per latest guidance. By Sat night, the leading edge of a frigid Arctic air mass will stretch from around central TX NEwrd thru central AR and into the OH Valley and quickly advance to encompass the remainder of the state prior to dawn on Sun. Temps are likely to fall on the order of 5 F per hour as cold air barrels in. Air temps just above 0 F will be likely over Nrn sections with 10s/20s F elsewhere, and with a persistent and breezy NWrly wind, wind chill values will fall to between -10 and -15 F Sun morning over Nrn/NWrn sections with values as low as the low 10s F all the way down to far Srn AR. Tues still appears to be the coldest overall with morning lows approaching -5 to -10 F over NWrn AR with single digit temps effectively state-wide. These readings are on the order of 20-30 F colder than average with ensemble probabilities >50 percent for single digit temps over almost the entire area. Wind chill values will be exceptionally brutal by AR standards with values approaching -20 to -30 F over the NW with the entire state seeing below-zero wind chill readings during the morning hours. Further, highs Sun thru Tues will only reach the 10s F over Nrn areas with 20s F for highs elsewhere. Given the likelihood of several inches of snow accum between Sun and late Mon, guidance may still be too warm with further downward adjustments possible. For context: fcst temps with this system are only some 5-10 F "warmer" than what we saw with the frigid Arctic outbreak in Feb 2021. So again, this will be a period of dangerously cold weather across the entire area. As Arctic air continues spilling in from the NW Sun, a fast-moving mid-level wave will dive SEwrd thru the prevailing flow and encourage a broad area of precip to develop -- first over the NW, then spreading SEwrd thru Sun evening. Point fcst soundings show sub- freezing air thru the depth of the troposphere with predominantly snow expected, although subtle warm nosing over Srn AR could support a brief wintry mix before precip transitions to snow as the column cools by Mon morning. As mentioned above -- elected to increase snow accums based on colder fcst temps, a broader coverage of QPF, and an upward shift in ensemble clusters. Guidance is also hinting at a SW-to-NE oriented TROWAL draped near or over the state, suggesting higher snow totals will be possible beneath the feature, although there is still uncertainty if/when/where this may set up. Regardless, it does appear a decent winter storm will affect the area beginning Sun with a broad area of 4-6 inch accum (locally higher) over all but SErn AR where 1-3 inch accums will be likely. Will handle headlines once we get thru tonight's severe threat and low-end snow potential tomorrow. Next week's snow will taper off W- to-E by Tues morning. Thankfully, the pattern will begin to shift by Wed as a potent upper trough pivots across the Midwest and height rises overspread the area in its wake. Coupled with a return to Srly low-level flow as sfc ridging moves E, temps should (key word: should) moderate a decent amount with above-freezing temps returning to a good portion of the area. Again though, a lingering snow pack could delay this warming and guidance shows great variability by late next week, so we will have to monitor trends closely.&& .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1122 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 Mostly VFR conditions currently prevail across the area. MVFR ceilings are beginning to move in for southern and central terminals as the next weather system approaches the state. Expect CIGs and VIS to deteriorate overnight with showers and thunderstorms affecting most terminals with IFR conditions possible. Some light snow will be possible early tomorrow morning across northern terminals as the system moves out of the state. Gusty winds will be associated with this system as well as some low- level winds shear. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1126 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 Strong winds out of the south will continue through the overnight hours and the rest of the day Friday, with gusts 35-40kt across much of the state. Convection will continue through the remainder of the night with strong gusty winds and small hail possible. Wind shear conditions are also forecast, shifting from a southerly to a southwest and eventually a westerly direction, up to 50-55kts. By mid- to late-morning Friday, showers and storms will exit the eastern portions of the state, while temperatures begin to plummet from west to east. Precipitation chances will continue across northern portions of the state during this time, as temperatures drop to below zero, bringing chances for snow across the north until the early afternoon hours. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Batesville AR 48 53 24 45 / 100 100 0 0 Camden AR 48 54 24 52 / 100 50 0 0 Harrison AR 35 45 17 31 / 90 70 0 0 Hot Springs AR 43 50 24 48 / 100 50 0 0 Little Rock AR 51 56 27 51 / 100 80 0 0 Monticello AR 53 60 28 53 / 90 90 0 0 Mount Ida AR 36 46 23 48 / 90 40 0 0 Mountain Home AR 43 49 19 33 / 100 80 0 0 Newport AR 51 57 25 41 / 100 100 0 0 Pine Bluff AR 51 57 26 50 / 100 90 0 0 Russellville AR 41 50 23 46 / 100 50 0 0 Searcy AR 48 53 23 48 / 100 90 0 0 Stuttgart AR 52 57 26 47 / 100 90 0 0 && .LZK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory from 6 AM Friday to midnight CST Friday night for ARZ004>008-014>017-024-025-031>034-039-042>047-052>057-062>069- 103-112-113-121>123-130-137-138-140-141-203-212-213-221>223-230- 237-238-240-241-313-340-341. && SHORT TERM...73 LONG TERM....69 AVIATION...56
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 11, 3:05 PM CST, 10 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED National Weather Service Little Rock AR 305 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 ARZ004>008-014>017-024-025-031>034-039-042>047-052>057-062>069- 103-112-113-121>123-130-137-138-140-141-203-212-213-221>223-230- 237-238-240-241-313-340-341-121100- Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Stone-Izard-Independence- Lawrence-Cleburne-Jackson-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Perry- Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Pike-Clark- Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland-Lincoln- Desha-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-Drew-Boone County Except Southwest- Newton County Higher Elevations-Searcy County Lower Elevations- Southern Johnson County-Southern Pope County- Southeast Van Buren County-Western and Northern Logan County- Northern Scott County-Northwest Yell County- Polk County Lower Elevations- Central and Eastern Montgomery County- Boone County Higher Elevations-Newton County Lower Elevations- Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations- Johnson County Higher Elevations-Pope County Higher Elevations- Van Buren County Higher Elevations- Southern and Eastern Logan County- Central and Southern Scott County-Yell Excluding Northwest- Northern Polk County Higher Elevations- Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations- Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations- Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations- Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations- 305 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this evening into the overnight hours as a strong storm system moves across the state. Large hail and damaging winds will be possible with the strongest storms. A tornado or two could be seen. The best chances for seeing any strong to severe thunderstorms will be across the southwest two-thirds of the area...with an enhanced threat for severe weather across far southwest sections. Breezy southerly winds will also be seen this afternoon and tonight. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected...with gusts over 30 mph possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday The threat for seeing severe weather will decrease on Friday morning. However...much colder air will arrive Friday morning...which will cause rain to switch to snow across northwest and northern sections of the area. Snowfall accumulations of a dusting to around an inch will be possible...with locally higher amounts possible...especially in the higher terrain of the Ozarks. Some light snow will also be possible across the higher elevations of western Arkansas...but less moisture will be seen here. Breezy west and northwest winds will be seen on Friday as well. Expect sustained winds of 20 to over 30 mph...with gusts of 35 to over 40 mph possible. Some areas may see wind gusts approach 50 in the higher terrain. These winds combined with much colder air will cause wind chill values to drop into the single digits and teens on Friday...which should continue into early Saturday. The brunt of bitterly cold Arctic air will surge in from the northwest on Sunday with a prolonged period of sub- freezing temperatures likely through mid-week. Add in breezy northwest winds and conditions will be dangerous with the coldest conditions expected on Tuesday. Wind chill values as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero are likely over northwestern Arkansas on Tuesday morning with values between 0 and 10 below for the remainder of the state. Additionally, significant snowfall is expected during this time with snow beginning on Sunday and finally tapering off by Tuesday morning. Forecast adjustments are entirely possible if not likely, but at this time it appears that locations along and north of the I- 30/I-40 corridor could see upwards of 5 to 7 inches of accumulation with locally higher amounts. South of this, totals of 2 to 4 inches appear likely, tapering off to between 1 and 2 inches near the Arkansas/Louisiana state line. .Spotter Information Statement... Spotter activation will not be needed. && Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to http://weather.gov/lzk. 69/74/73/62
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 12, 1:35 AM CST, 21 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
135 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1139 PM Hail Maumelle 34.86N 92.40W
01/11/2024 E1.25 inch Pulaski AR Emergency Mngr
&&
JCGSpecial weather statement, Jan 12, 1:39 AM CST, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
139 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
ARZ032-039-120815-
Perry AR-Faulkner AR-
139 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Perry and
central Faulkner Counties through 215 AM CST...
At 139 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Conway, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Conway... Greenbrier...
Vilonia... Mayflower...
Enola... Pickles Gap...
Springhill... Woolly Hollow State Park...
Holland... Bigelow...
Fourche... Barney...
Hamlet... Saltillo...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central
Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3508 9212 3496 9249 3496 9267 3533 9224
3519 9211
TIME...MOT...LOC 0739Z 232DEG 27KT 3503 9246
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
62Special weather statement, Jan 12, 1:41 AM CST, 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
141 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
ARZ140-237-240-340-120815-
Polk County Lower Elevations AR-Central and Southern Scott County AR-
Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations AR-
Northern Polk County Higher Elevations AR-
141 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Scott
and northern Polk Counties through 215 AM CST...
At 140 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Polk County Fairgrounds, or near Mena, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mena... Hatfield...
Polk County Fairgrounds... Mena Intermountain Airport...
Acorn... Board Camp...
Nunley... Ink...
Cherry Hill in Polk County... Potter...
Dallas... Shady Grove...
Camp Pioneer...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for western
Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3442 9429 3447 9439 3455 9438 3475 9415
3461 9395
TIME...MOT...LOC 0740Z 229DEG 26KT 3454 9427
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
74Special weather statement, Jan 12, 1:47 AM CST, 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
147 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
ARZ031-032-039-120815-
Perry AR-Faulkner AR-Conway AR-
147 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Perry,
eastern Conway and northwestern Faulkner Counties through 215 AM
CST...
At 147 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Perryville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Morrilton... Perryville...
Wooster... Oppelo...
Menifee... Perry...
Adona... Houston...
Bethlehem... Sequoya Park...
Hill Creek... Solgohachia...
Middleton... Lanty...
St. Vincent... Springfield...
Mallet Town... Plumerville...
Birdtown... Antioch in Perry County...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central
Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3490 9282 3501 9299 3540 9266 3523 9241
TIME...MOT...LOC 0747Z 220DEG 36KT 3502 9285
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
62Special weather statement, Jan 12, 1:48 AM CST, 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
148 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
ARZ033-045-120815-
White AR-Lonoke AR-
148 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Lonoke
and central White Counties through 215 AM CST...
At 148 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ward, or near Cabot, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cabot... Searcy...
Beebe... Ward...
Bald Knob... Austin in Lonoke County...
Judsonia... Kensett...
Higginson... West Point...
Old Austin... Crosby...
McRae... Steprock...
Garner... Albion...
Antioch in White County... Providence...
Center Hill... Worden...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central
Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3495 9202 3507 9211 3547 9167 3527 9144
TIME...MOT...LOC 0748Z 226DEG 44KT 3506 9197
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
62Special weather statement, Jan 12, 1:55 AM CST, 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
155 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
ARZ031-039-122-238-120830-
Perry AR-Yell Excluding Northwest AR-Southern Pope County AR-
Conway AR-
155 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Perry,
southwestern Conway and east central Yell Counties through 230 AM
CST...
At 155 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ola, or 13 miles southeast of Danville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Carden Bottoms... Petit Jean State Park...
Casa... Birta...
Carter Cove Park... Lakeview in Yell County...
Nimrod... Fourche Junction...
Pontoon... Garden Point Recreation Area...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for central
Arkansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3484 9322 3493 9330 3518 9303 3506 9289
TIME...MOT...LOC 0755Z 226DEG 34KT 3495 9318
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
74The office that day
Everything else NWS Little Rock, AR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 8:00 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Pope | 30 min |
| Jan 11, 8:08 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Conway, Pope, Van Buren, Yell | 52 min |
| Jan 11, 9:07 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Garland, Montgomery, Polk, Scott, Yell | 38 min |
| Jan 11, 9:19 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Montgomery, Pike, Polk, Yell | 41 min |
| Jan 11, 9:44 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Pope | 31 min |
| Jan 11, 9:58 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Perry | 32 min |
| Jan 11, 10:02 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Montgomery | 28 min |
| Jan 11, 10:15 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Garland, Hot Spring, Montgomery | 45 min |
| Jan 11, 10:17 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Conway | 28 min |
| Jan 11, 10:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Pulaski | 47 min |
| Jan 11, 10:37 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LZK | Faulkner, Perry | 23 min |
| Jan 11, 10:46 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Pike | 29 min |
| Jan 11, 10:46 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Conway, Faulkner, Perry | 44 min |
| Jan 11, 10:52 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Faulkner, Garland, Perry, Pulaski, Saline | 38 min |
| Jan 11, 11:10 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Hot Spring | 35 min |
| Jan 11, 11:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Conway, Faulkner, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, White | 29 min |
| Jan 11, 11:17 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Cleburne, Faulkner, Independence, Jackson, Van Buren, White | 43 min |
| Jan 11, 11:27 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Faulkner, Lonoke, Pulaski, Saline | 48 min |
| Jan 11, 11:39 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Faulkner, Lonoke, Pulaski, White, Woodruff | 51 min |
| Jan 11, 11:43 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Garland, Hot Spring, Pulaski, Saline | 47 min |
| Jan 11, 11:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | LZK | Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Pulaski, Saline | 23 min |
| Jan 11, 11:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, White, Woodruff | 46 min |
| Jan 12, 12:05 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Boone, Marion | 40 min |
| Jan 12, 12:11 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Lonoke, Prairie, Pulaski, White, Woodruff | 19 min |
| Jan 12, 12:14 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LZK | Lonoke, Pulaski, Saline | 31 min |
| Jan 12, 12:16 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Lawrence | 44 min |
| Jan 12, 12:23 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Jackson, Lonoke, Prairie, White, Woodruff | 52 min |
| Jan 12, 12:43 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Lonoke, Prairie, Pulaski, White | 35 min |
| Jan 12, 12:44 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Jackson, White, Woodruff | 31 min |
| Jan 12, 1:12 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Jackson, White, Woodruff | 18 min |
| Jan 12, 1:19 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Woodruff | 26 min |
| Jan 12, 1:39 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Faulkner | 36 min |
| Jan 12, 1:41 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Polk | 34 min |
| Jan 12, 1:47 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Conway | 28 min |
| Jan 12, 1:48 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | White | 27 min |
| Jan 12, 1:55 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Perry | 35 min |
| Jan 12, 1:55 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | White | 17 min |
| Jan 12, 1:58 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Conway, Perry, Pope, Yell | 33 min |
| Jan 12, 2:13 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Logan, Montgomery, Scott, Yell | 9 min |
| Jan 12, 2:34 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | LZK | Baxter, Boone, Johnson, Logan, Marion, Newton and 4 more | 9 hr |
| Jan 12, 2:42 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Jackson | 33 min |
| Jan 12, 2:49 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Yell | 26 min |
| Jan 12, 3:01 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Grant | 29 min |
| Jan 12, 3:45 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Grant, Lonoke, Pulaski, Saline | 30 min |
| Jan 12, 3:48 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LZK | Cleburne, Faulkner, Independence, White | 117 min |
| Jan 12, 4:11 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Lonoke, Prairie, Pulaski, White | 34 min |
| Jan 12, 4:22 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LZK | Lonoke | 23 min |
| Jan 12, 4:36 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Grant | 24 min |
| Jan 12, 5:26 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Arkansas, Bradley, Desha, Drew, Jefferson, Lincoln and 1 more | 49 min |
| Jan 12, 5:28 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LZK | Jackson | 47 min |
| Jan 12, 5:32 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Cleveland, Desha, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lonoke and 2 more | 43 min |
| Jan 12, 5:32 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LZK | Prairie | 13 min |
| Jan 12, 5:35 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Jefferson, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie | 40 min |
| Jan 12, 6:04 AM CST | Tornado Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Monroe | 13 min |
| Jan 12, 6:06 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LZK | Arkansas, Desha, Drew, Jefferson, Lincoln, Monroe | 21 min |
| Jan 12, 10:37 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LZK | Independence, Jackson, Lawrence | 3 days |
| Jan 12, 10:42 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LZK | Jackson, Woodruff | 40 days |
| Jan 12, 3:44 PM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | LZK | Arkansas, Baxter, Boone, Clark, Cleburne, Conway and 34 more | 4 days |
| Jan 12, 3:44 PM CST | Winter Storm Watch | LZK | Arkansas, Baxter, Boone, Bradley, Calhoun, Clark and 41 more | 23 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.