Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda Texas on the morning of the 8th. The remnants of Beryl quickly tracked northward after landfall, bringing spiral feeder bands of showers and thunderstorms into Arkansas during the afternoon and evening.
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The episode as NWS LZK wrote it up.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda Texas on the morning of the 8th. The remnants of Beryl quickly tracked northward after landfall, bringing spiral feeder bands of showers and thunderstorms into Arkansas during the afternoon and evening. Overnight on the 8th through the morning of the 9th, the remnants of Beryl tracked northeastward up Interstate 30 and Highway 67/167 through Arkansas. Heavy rainfall led to areas of flash flooding as well as tornadoes on the north and east side of the center of circulation. The system pushed out of Arkansas by mid-day on the 9th.
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 Jul 8, 2:02 PM CST, 2 hours 59 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Little Rock AR 302 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 ...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM... .SHORT TERM... (This evening through Wednesday) Issued at 257 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 The initial wave of convection, from now Tropical Storm Beryl, conts to lift northward acrs the FA this aftn, with another area of rainfall concentrated over southwest AR. As expected, we are seeing quite the range of temps over the FA. Mid aftn readings ranged fm the 70s in the rain-cooled locations, to the 80s elsewhere. No significant changes were made to the going fcst. The projected track of Beryl's remnants have sped up a bit per the latest NHC fcst, but the overall track thru AR rmns unchanged, generally along the I-30/US Highway 67/167 corridor. Heavy rainfall/flash flooding potential, along with the potential for a few tornadoes, are the main threats tonight into Tue. Showers and a scattered thunderstorms will increase in coverage tngt as the center of Beryl moves into southwest AR later tngt. Between now and then, this timeframe is the most concerning for tornado formation over southwest AR as the lower lvl wind fields wl rmn favorable for tornadic development. The system is expected to be centered around the MO Bootheel by early Tue evening, with rain chances quickly diminishing fm the south and west. Drier conds wl return for Wed, with highs returning to near normal lvls. Sfc dewpoints wl be in the 60s, so aftn heat indices wl stay below advisory criteria. && .LONG TERM... (Wednesday Night through next Monday) Issued at 257 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 The prevailing upper level trof and the hurricane remnants have been a nice break in the typical hot and excessively humid weather normally expected in the month of July. For better or worse, weather conditions during the extended term will be reverting back to more typical July conditions. The term will begin with surface high pressure building into the area in the wake of a cool front. Above the surface, an upper level trof of low pressure will be gradually starting to propagate eastward. Over time the surface high will slide to the east, allowing a return flow of moist Gulf air across the region, while an upper level ridge of high pressure builds across the area from the west. The overall trend for the forecast period will be warming temperatures and increasing moisture levels, with little in the way of precipitation. I suspect that by Monday of next week, some areas will see heat index values climb at or above the 105 degree level...requiring the issuance of head advisory products. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1245 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 Flight conds wl deteriorate acrs the FA thru the period and the remnants of Beryl apch AR fm the southwest. Seeing one band of convection lifting north acrs northern and western AR, affecting mainly KHRO and KBPK thru mid aftn. Areal coverage of showers/ storms wl ramp up heading into tngt thru much of Tue mrng. Gusty winds wl also occur as the center of Beryl tracks generally along the I-30/Highway 67/167 corridor. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Batesville AR 69 75 64 88 / 90 90 20 10 Camden AR 69 82 65 91 / 90 70 10 10 Harrison AR 65 75 62 86 / 90 90 10 0 Hot Springs AR 68 81 66 90 / 100 90 10 10 Little Rock AR 72 79 68 89 / 100 90 10 10 Monticello AR 73 82 67 90 / 80 60 10 10 Mount Ida AR 65 81 64 89 / 100 80 10 10 Mountain Home AR 66 74 62 86 / 90 90 10 0 Newport AR 71 79 65 87 / 90 90 30 10 Pine Bluff AR 72 80 67 88 / 90 80 10 10 Russellville AR 68 80 65 89 / 90 90 10 10 Searcy AR 70 78 65 88 / 90 90 20 10 Stuttgart AR 73 80 67 86 / 90 80 10 10 && .LZK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch from 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday evening for ARZ004>008-014>017-024-025-031>033-039-042>044-052>054-103- 112-113-121>123-130-137-138-140-141-203-212-213-221>223-230-237- 238-240-241-313-340-341. && SHORT TERM...44 LONG TERM....53 AVIATION...44
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Little Rock AR 408 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 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- 237-238-240-241-313-340-341-091000- 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- 408 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight The remnants of Hurricane Beryl will move towards the state this afternoon into the overnight period. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop and expand in coverage as the system nears. There will be the potential for brief tornadoes this afternoon and tonight in addition to isolated instances of flash flooding within heavier bands of precipitation. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday The remnants of Beryl will be lifting northeast across the state Tuesday morning...lifting northeast of the state by late Tuesday afternoon/early Tuesday evening. Chances for heavy rainfall will continue into the afternoon hours...with some potential for flash flooding continuing. Some threat for a few brief tornadoes may also remain during the daytime on Tuesday...but expect this threat to decrease rapidly from south to northeast throughout the day. By late Tuesday night into Wednesday...the threat for seeing hazardous weather will then become low. .Spotter Information Statement... Spotter activation will not be needed. && Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to http://weather.gov/lzk. 70/62
The Little Rock radar (KLZK), 143 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:58 UTC.
28 heavy rain, 5 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado, 4 flash flood, 2 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Power lines and power poles were blown down across the town of Camden.
The Pine Grove Tornado occurred in tandem with the Sparkman-New Hope Tornado, within the same parent supercell, and formed near Dallas County Road 27 and AR Highway 128, just south of Pine Grove. The tornado severely damaged the awning of a carport that was attached to a manufactured home near its starting point, and caused primarily tree damage in the immediate vicinity. The tornado kept moving northwestward, parallel to to AR Highway 128, and crossed Dallas County Road 254, then AR Highway 128, and continued to parallel the AR Highway 128, causing mainly tree damage in its path. The tornado then dissipated just north of New Hope, near the intersection of Dallas County Roads 224 and 231. This tornado had maximum estimated wind speeds of 90 mph, consistent of an EF-1 rating.
This tornado occurred within the same parent supercell as the Pine Grove Tornado, and began near Dallas County Road 267 and AR Highway 207, just a few miles south of New Hope. The tornado moved primarily northward, following Dallas County Road 267, causing only tree damage in its path. The tornado then dissipated just west of New Hope, near AR Highway 128. This tornado had maximum estimated wind speeds of 90 mph, consistent with an EF-1 rating.
Trees were blown down in the community of Sparkman.
This survey was conducted from geotagged drone imagery from the Camden Fire Department. Using the series of geotagged photos, we were able to confirm an EF-1 tornado that moved from southeast to northwest near the community of Stephens in southwest Ouachita County. Along its path, the tornado primarily caused a long swath of trees to be uprooted. There were a couple of outbuildings damaged along this path, with the worst of the structural damage identified as metal roofing peeled off a large barn. This tornado continued into Nevada County for approximately a half mile. A special thanks to the Camden Fire Department for providing the areal survey of this damage path.
This tornado formed to the west-northwest of Talladega, near Huntley Trail and West Lane. The tornado moved northward primarily over private and rural land, as inferred by radar data. The tornado then crossed Samuel Road, where a few chicken houses had some metal panels ripped off, and primarily tree damage was observed elsewhere in the area. The tornado then began to move northwestward, and caused tree damage in the Double Wells community, damaging a carport, knocking over powerlines as a result of falling trees. The tornado then dissipated just after crossing the intersection of Jed Road and Sulphur Springs Road. This tornado had maximum estimated wind speeds of 90 mph, consistent with an EF-1 rating.
Large trees limbs were snapped in the town of England.
This tornado was associated with a rainband within the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, forming just to the north of Pine Bluff, near the southeastern perimeter of Pine Bluff Arsenal. The tornado then crossed the Arkansas River, moving through a rural region of Jefferson County, paralleling Earl Chadick Road, and then dissipated near Pastoria, causing only minor tree damage. This tornado had maximum estimated wind speeds of 80 mph, consistent with an EF-0 rating.
In the community of Salem in Saline County, multiple creeks and rivers flooded croplands, yards, and basement of a few homes, via a report from mPING.
Several roads were completely covered by water along with vehicles stranded in the high water in the Rock Creek neighborhood of West Little Rock.
Water completely covered Interstate 30 in Bryant.
Water over portions of the parking lot and enter some apartments at the Foothills Apartments in the Lakewood neighborhood of North Little Rock.
Water overflowing the roadway along Western Hills Drive on the western side of Little Rock.
Flood waters entered some apartments and homes along the 6100 Block of Alcoa Road.
Trees were blown down onto powerlines in the community of Alicia.
A small and weak gustnado occurred in Hammondsville captured by a security camera.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.76 inches was measured at Antoine.
A 24 hour rainfall total at the town of Guy of 3.92 inches was measured.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 3.52 inches was measured at Waldron.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 3.41 inches was measured at Little Rock National Airport/Adams Field.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.10 inches was measured at Booneville.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.53 inches was measured at Benton.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.47 inches was measured at Batesville.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.09 inches was measured in the Chenal Valley vicinity of western Little Rock.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 3.30 inches was measured at Alum Fork.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 3.43 inches was measured at Cushman.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.47 inches was measured at Newport.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 3.86 inches was measured at NWS Little Rock.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 6.00 inches was measured near Red Oak.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 3.40 inches was measured at Mena.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.87 inches was measured at Sylvania.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.58 inches was measured at Bryant.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.00 inches was measured at Conway.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 6.54 inches was measured at Morrilton.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.90 inches was measured at Center Ridge.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.68 inches was measured in West Little Rock.
A report was corrected for additional rainfall; however this additional rainfall fell over a 26 hour period not a 24 hour period. A 26 hour rainfall total of 6.60 inches was measured at Center Ridge.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.00 inches was measured at Wolf Bayou.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 3.53 inches was measured at Damascus.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.60 inches was measured five miles west of Haskell.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.00 was measured at Greenbrier.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 7.00 inches was estimated at Wooster.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 7.31 inches was measured at Ferndale.
A 24 hour rainfall total of 8.00 inches was estimated to have fell at Ico.
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