Severe weather: THV11/KARK/KLRT/SPC Sunday funnels/Mother's Day storms/floods + drying sunny Mon + quiet wk ahead Tue storms/summer heat + lightning fires + drought rain + burn bans
Key Questions
What funnel clouds were reported on Sunday?
Funnel clouds were spotted in White, Cleburne, and Woodruff counties on Sunday, but they were non-tornadic. These occurred during severe storms that also brought heavy rainfall to parts of the region.
What weather events occurred on Mother's Day?
Mother's Day saw storms and flooding in Little Rock, with afternoon and evening severe threats including showers and potential tornado risks. Videos recap the overnight severe storms and floods.
What is the weather forecast for Monday?
Monday will be drying out with sunny skies after lingering showers taper off Sunday evening. Expect warm conditions with highs in the 78-89 range.
What is the weather outlook for the week ahead?
The week ahead is mostly quiet and warm with highs of 78-89 degrees. There is a small chance of storms Tuesday night, and showers/storms possible Thursday through Saturday.
Are there any severe weather risks mentioned?
Marginal severe risk for east Arkansas, with Symone Thomas forecasting Friday evening storms, Saturday showers, and late-week highs in the 80s+. Monitor SPC and local sources like THV11/KARK.
What burn bans are in effect?
Burn bans persist in Polk County and northern areas due to worsening drought conditions. Polk County recently reinstated its ban.
Where were recent severe storms tracked?
Severe overnight storms were tracked on May 10, with scattered severe storms noted in forecasts like KNOE's Sunday evening outlook for the ArkLaMiss region.
What resources should be monitored for updates?
Monitor NWS, THV11, KARK, KLRT, SPC, UADA, Forestry, Saline EMA, ARDOT, NLRFD, and AGFC for the latest weather alerts and forecasts.
Sunday funnels White/Cleburne/Woodruff non-tornado; Mother's Day storms/floods LR recap; drying Mon quiet wk (warm 78-89 highs, Thu-Sat showers/storms, Tue night small chance); Symone Thomas Fri eve storms/Sat showers/late-wk 80s+; marginal severe east AR; Polk/northern burn bans persist. Monitor NWS/THV11/KARK/KLRT/SPC/UADA/Forestry/Saline EMA/ARDOT/NLRFD/AGFC.