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!