A gorgeous weekend ahead

This weekend look for mostly sunny skies with clouds at times. Southerly flow will increase moisture and temperatures in the 80's will cause instability. This may trigger a few pop-up showers, but nothing wide spread. Our next chance for wide spread showers and thunderstorms will be Monday night.

Weekend soaker

A massive, slow-moving low pressure system is located over the southern plains this afternoon. As it moves east our rain chances will be increasing. This system will be a rain maker with no severe weather expected. Here in White County we could easily see about 2 inches of rain. Skies will be clearing late Sunday night. Much warmer temperatures are in store for next week!

Weekend rain

A beautiful, spring week will end with rain. There are rain chances in the forecast Friday night through Monday. It doesn't look like there will be any severe weather with this system.

NWS Confirmed Mena Tornado

The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes hit Mena on Thursday. The first, an EF-3 stayed on the ground 14.5 miles. The second tornado was on the ground for a little over 9 miles. The second tornado was rated an EF-1. Three people died and 25 others were injured. 42 tornadoes were reported Thurdsday in 6 states along with numerous wind and hail reports. Beebe reported .75 inch hail.

Rain ending, sun returns

After a busy weekend in weather, we will have a chance to dry out. This will give a chance for the real clean up to begin in Mena and Murfreesboro following those devastating tornadoes on Thursday. We will warm back into the low 70's by Thusday. Another low will move in from the Pacific and give us rain chances for the weekend.

Severe Update

There are numerous reports of severe weather all across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.  Numerous watches and warnings have been posted.  A tornado watch is in effect until 2 am.  A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect now until 11:15 pm.  The line will continue to move east.  This storm has produces numerous strong tornadoes, hurricane force winds, and hail over an inch in diameter.  Once it pushes through there will be a slight chance for showers in the morning.  By the afternoon the sun will start to peak through the clouds.  Jon will have a recap of all of tonights action, as well as your Easter forecast tomorow at 5!

Thursday rain...Some severe

Rain is in the forecast for your Thursday. Clouds will start to increase after midnight. The best chance for rain is in the afternoon. The entire state is is under a slight risk for severe weather. Here in White County there will be locally heavy downpours and the chance for damaging winds. I don't expect anything beyond that. Some rain may linger into Friday morning. By the afternoon everything should be clear. Sunshine returns for the afternoon and the start of the weekend. Sunday we see our next chance for rain come into the picture. Jonathan will be with you tomorrow and Friday with the latest. Have a wonderful Spring Sing Weekend!

Record lows?

A powerful storm system to the northeast and high pressure to the west are causing brisk northwest winds. As we go throughout the night clouds will decrease as high pressure moves east and temperatures drop. We could break a record here in Searcy. The forecast calls for a low of 30 and the record is 29.

Camping under the stars

Last night, me and a couple of my friends went camping under the stars.  There wasn't a cloud in the sky.  The moon and stars were clear as day.  Orion was particularly visible.  Once the sun set though it was chilly.  Tonight will be a milder one.  Sunday into the next week, overnight lows will be in the 30's.

Rain this weekend

We had another beautiful day today! Sunny skies and warm temperatures will continue tomorrow. On Sunday rain and much colder temperatures will move into the area. Monday night lows could break a few records. The forecast low is 30 and the record is 29. Have a great weekend!

...Out like a lamb...April showers

March did indeed go out like a lamb after rain earlier in the day. Today is no different. Another warm Spring day with plenty of sunshine. But tonight it clouds will start rolling in from the west and rain chances will increase after midnight. Some could storms could be severe as an upper area of low pressure tracks across the state tomorrow. Some storms will be capable of producing heavy rain, large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.
The system will push east by Friday morning. Expect a nice Friday and Saturday. Sunday a cold front moves our way and may bring us another chance for severe weather. Jonathan Lindsay will have the latest for you tomorrow at 5!