Severe Weather Threat Through Tonight

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Shreveport LA

Wed Oct 31 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas.

.DAY ONE…Tonight…

Strong to severe thunderstorms will spread southeastward across the area today and tonight, and damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes will be possible with any of the storms, especially for areas along and south of I 20. The severe weather threat should gradually diminish from west to east late tonight.

In addition to the severe threat, locally heavy rainfall of one to three inches with isolated higher amounts will be possible. This may lead to isolated flash flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas, and will act to exacerbate ongoing high water on area rivers and lakes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday…

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Sunday, as another cold front moves across the region. Yet another storm system will bring thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday. However, no organized hazardous weather is expected at this time.

Strong to severe storms will develop by this afternoon, as a cold front moves across our area. Please stay weather aware and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued!

Though severe thunderstorms will be more likely in Texas and Louisiana, there will be a risk in Arkansas this afternoon and tonight. The areas of greatest concern will be along and east of I- 30 and south of I-40. Damaging winds will be the primary concern with any severe thunderstorms, and there could be a few tornadoes.

Our Forecast:

This Afternoon:  Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 79. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight:  Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday:  A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night:  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday:  Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night:  Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Saturday:  Sunny, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night:  A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Sunday:  A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Sunday Night:  A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday:  A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

Monday Night:  A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Tuesday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.