While today was gorgeous across the area, Sunday will be a completely different story. Scattered rain showers/storms will be possible through much of the day. By Sunday afternoon, we could notice an uptick in thunderstorm intensity. While the greatest threat of severe weather will exist south and east of our coverage area, I won’t rule out the possibility for a severe thunderstorm.
The Storm Prediction Center (graphic below) has included regions of the Resident News Network viewing area in their latest categorical outlook.
Places like Waldron, Mena and surrounding areas may have a better chances at seeing severe weather tomorrow. Essentially the further south you travel, your chances will increases.
I would suspect that by noon into the evening hours a few of us will see a stronger storm or two. These storms could contain gusty winds and larger hail. There is a tornado threat, but it’s very low and for now I’m not over-concerned regarding it.
By Sunday evening the severe weather threat will diminish as thunderstorms move east out of the area. Once this system exits, cooler air will wrap around into the region and settle in by Monday morning.
While temperatures won’t cool into the 30’s and 20’s like last Monday, we will be fairly cool to start off the day. Temperatures should range from the low to mid 40’s, with maybe a few 30 degree readings in higher elevations. We will eventually warm back up on Monday afternoon into the mid-70’s.
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-Zach
