Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to much of Arkansas.
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The episode as NWS LZK wrote it up.
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to much of Arkansas.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Apr 25, 5:51 AM CST, 1 hour 51 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Little Rock AR 651 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 ...New AVIATION... .SHORT TERM... (Today through Friday Night) Issued at 355 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 Latest sfc observations show that a stationary bndry was situated roughly along a line from KMEZ to KLLQ. Sfc dewpoints were well into the 60s south of the fnt, with 50s common to the north. Sctd showers/ few storms have been forming over the last few hrs north of the fnt as the first in a series of upper impulses apchs the FA fm the west. The aforementioned front wl slowly lift back to the north as a warm fnt later today and tngt as a strengthening sfc low over the eastern Rockies lifts to the northeast. Convective chcs today and tngt wl be concentrated mainly north of the warm fnt. Cannot rule out a few sub- severe hailers today, but organized severe wx is not expected. This scenario wl also produce quite the range in high temps today acrs the FA. Far southern AR wl top out in the lower 80s, with parts of north AR struggling to reach to the 60 degree mark. The bndry is expected to lift north of AR by Fri mrng, with a warm and humid airmass firmly in place. Initially, PoPs early Fri wl be confined to parts of northern and western AR, assocd with overnight convection movg in fm eastern OK. Conds are expected to destabilize further to the east Fri aftn, which could lead to additional strong or severe storm formation. The extent of the severe potential rmns uncertain as much depends how convection earlier in the day evolves. Lingering cloud cover is a primary factor in this case. Overall threat of severe wx wl diminish later Fri ngt, along with a gradual decrease in precip coverage as the main upper support begins to shift north of the region. && .LONG TERM... (Saturday through Wednesday) Issued at 355 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 An unsettled weather pattern will be present most of the long-term forecast period of Saturday through Tuesday. In the upper lvls, a series of closed lows and SWTs will approach the region. In tandem at the sfc, a series of low pressure systems will remain in the Central Plains region of the CONUS with their attendant southward extending cold front and dryline in cohesion with a warm front and/or stationary boundary well north of the state that will allow for a large warm sector to open up across the Southern Plains into the Mid-South regions of the CONUS. At the current time, a slight risk of severe weather will be possible across portions of Arkansas on Saturday and Sunday as all modes of severe weather will be possible. Expect several rounds of rain and thunderstorms across the CWA through Wednesday when the trof axis finally pushes over the Mid- South region of the CONUS and the sfc cold front finally moves across the state of Arkansas on Monday, but becomes a stationary front stalled out across the southern part of the state on Tuesday keeping POP chances in the forecast across the CWA through Tuesday. Into Wednesday, the stationary boundary pushes well south of the state as a cold front and a sfc high pressure center placed across the Tennessee River Valley will bring dry conditions back to the much of the Natural State for part of the day with considerably lower POP chances. All modes of severe weather will be possible over the days of Saturday and with a greater chance of severe weather across the CWA on Sunday. Saturday severe weather chances will be reserved to northwestern Arkansas and Sunday severe weather chances will be more widespread across Arkansas. Note subsequent future forecast packages as the threats this weekend become clearer and will present a greater confidence overall in future discussion; however, preparations for severe weather need to be made across the CWA in respect to all modes of severe weather including flash flooding. A threat that needs to be also addressed is the possibility of excessive rainfall over the period of Saturday and Sunday in which localized flash flooding will be possible across the state and CWA. The threat itself needs to be treated in the same capacity of the threat of the traditional all modes of severe weather associated with a few tornadoes, severe wind gusts, and large hail. Temperatures over this period will be slightly above normal with respect to both low and high temperatures over this period compared to climatological normals. && .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 645 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 Warm fnt wl be slowly working to the north over the FA thru the PD. Moisture wl cont to incrs along and north of the bndry, with a combo of MVFR/VFR conds expected. Convection wl cont to incrs in coverage north of the bndry as well today, with IFR conds becoming common by this aftn over north AR into tngt. Areal coverage wl decrease south of the fnt later today and tngt, with mainly VFR conds returning. Kept VC groups included as well into tngt. && .LZK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SHORT TERM...44 LONG TERM....74 AVIATION...44
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Little Rock AR 458 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 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- 237-238-240-241-313-340-341-261000- 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- 458 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue to increase over much of Arkansas today as a warm front begins to lift northward across the region. A few of the stronger storms could produce hail up to the size of quarters, but organized severe weather is not expected. Heavy downpours could result in localized flooding. Rain chances will diminish for most areas late tonight as the surface boundary eventually lifts north of the state. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will impact the area through the upcoming weekend and into early next week. All modes of severe weather will be possible, but there remains some uncertainty regarding the overall timing and extent of the activity. Locally heavy rainfall will become an increasing concern heading into the weekend as well, along with the potential for localized flash flooding. .Spotter Information Statement... Spotter activation is not expected through tonight. && Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to http://weather.gov/lzk. 44
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
517 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
ARZ121-130-138-230-251100-
Northwest Yell County AR-Western and Northern Logan County AR-
Southern and Eastern Logan County AR-Southern Johnson County AR-
517 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Logan
and southwestern Johnson Counties through 600 AM CDT
...
At 517 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hartman, or 7 miles north of Paris, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Clarksville... Paris...
Lamar... Knoxville...
Subiaco... Hartman...
Scranton... Hoyt...
Hinkle... Midway in Logan County...
Spadra... Tokalon...
Lake Dardanelle... Coal Hill...
Morrison Bluff... New Spadra...
Roseville... Dublin...
Ludwig... Piney Bay Recreation Area...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3539 9378 3538 9376 3536 9375 3537 9373
3537 9372 3538 9371 3549 9370 3543 9330
3518 9340 3533 9380
TIME...MOT...LOC 1017Z 286DEG 25KT 3540 9368
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
44Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
631 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
ARZ121-122-130-138-230-238-251215-
Northwest Yell County AR-Western and Northern Logan County AR-
Yell Excluding Northwest AR-Southern Pope County AR-
Southern and Eastern Logan County AR-Southern Johnson County AR-
631 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Logan,
southwestern Johnson, northwestern Yell and southwestern Pope
Counties through 715 AM CDT
...
At 631 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Subiaco, or near Paris, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Russellville... Clarksville...
Paris... Dardanelle...
Pottsville... Lamar...
Dover... Ola...
London... Knoxville...
Subiaco... Hartman...
Scranton... Lake Dardanelle State Park...
Hinkle... Mt Nebo State Park...
Hoyt... Mount Magazine...
Lake Dardanelle... Petit Jean River WMA...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3537 9372 3538 9371 3539 9371 3551 9367
3544 9301 3501 9315 3520 9378
TIME...MOT...LOC 1131Z 283DEG 26KT 3533 9362
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
44Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
717 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
ARZ031-039-122-138-230-238-251300-
Northwest Yell County AR-Perry AR-Yell Excluding Northwest AR-
Southern Pope County AR-Southern and Eastern Logan County AR-
Conway AR-
717 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Logan,
northeastern Perry, southwestern Conway, northeastern Yell and
southeastern Pope Counties through 800 AM CDT...
At 716 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mosley, or 9 miles northeast of Danville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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...
Russellville... Morrilton...
Perryville... Dardanelle...
Pottsville... Ola...
Oppelo... Perry...
Adona... Houston...
Sequoya Park... Carden Bottoms...
Mt Nebo State Park... Petit Jean State Park...
Petit Jean River WMA... Galla Creek WMA...
Mosley... Plumerville...
Casa... Aplin...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3527 9335 3517 9264 3491 9274 3509 9342
TIME...MOT...LOC 1216Z 282DEG 28KT 3517 9328
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
46The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 37 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 13:39 UTC.
21 thunderstorm wind, 3 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
An mPING report of large tree limbs blown down and shingles blown off of a residence in the neighborhood of Sherwood Estates.
A large tree fell at the Arkansas Cooperative Extensive in the southwestern side of Little Rock.
Numerous trees were blown down northwest of Pike City.
Penny-sized hail fell in the community of Friendship.
A large tree was blown down landing on top of a car causing considerable damage to the vehicle.
A large tree and numerous powerlines were downed across Highway 35 southbound in Benton.
Tree limbs in excess of 1 inch were broken off of several trees along with shingles blown off of a few residences in the neighborhood of Allendale Manor of Little Rock.
A tree was blown down in the Heights neighborhood of West Little Rock.
Several large tree limbs were blown down across roads in the community of Gibson.
A large tree was blown down and resting atop a powerline resulting in numerous power outages near Sylvan Hills in the vicinity of Sherwood.
Multiple trees were blown down in the town of Vilonia.
Several trees were blown over in the community of Cabot resulting in numerous power outages.
A hardwood fence was blown over in Austin.
Several trees blown down on houses, powerlines blown over, and billboards damaged in the town of Beebe.
Several large trees, powerlines, and fences were blown down in the town of Searcy.
A number of large tree branches were blown across Highway 64 in Augusta.
Several trees and power lines were blown down in the town of Weldon resulting in a lack of power to the entire town.
A roof was partially blown off of a pole barn along with several large trees blown over near Harrison.
Several powerlines were blown down on Smackover Road near Camden.
Powerlines were blown down along Fort Lookout Acre on the northern side of Camden.
Power outages with lines down along Owley Road south of Mt. Ida.
Fordyce police dispatch reported that power was out to most of Fordyce due to severe winds that moved across the town.
Corrects the previous hail report from 3 W Plumerville.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Arkansas in 2024Every state in 2024This day in weather historyWarnings in Arkansas, April 2024
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1166458, 1166459, 1166460, 1166461, 1166462, 1166463, 1166464, 1166465, 1166466, 1168015, 1168016, 1168017, 1168018, 1168019, 1168020, 1168021, 1168022, 1168023, 1168024, 1168025, 1168026, 1175576, 1175577, 1175578.