WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 224 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
South to southwesterly winds up to 30 mph sustained with gusts to
40 mph will be likely across higher terrain in the Ozarks and
Ouachitas as well as much of the Delta region of eastern and
northeastern Arkansas. Winds will subside near sunset tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday Through Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread Saturday into
Sunday, followed by cooler air and below average temperatures
through Monday. Another round of storms is expected Tuesday into
Thursday.
While spotty severe weather is possible this weekend and early next
week, the main concern will be areas of heavy rain. The forecast
calls for two to more than four inch amounts across much of the
region through Thursday. Flash flooding may occur in places, and
tributaries such as the Black, Cache, Ouachita, and lower White
Rivers will likely become or remain elevated.
.Spotter Information Statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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