Tornado Warnings in Arkansas as Tropical Storm Beryl Moves In

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Written By Blue & Gold NLR Team

 

 

As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way through Arkansas, the state is grappling with severe weather, including heavy rain and multiple tornado warnings. Here’s a comprehensive update on the situation as of Monday evening.

Severe Weather Updates

Early Morning Alerts:

1:40 a.m.: The tornado warning for Woodruff County has expired, but just fifteen minutes earlier, a tornado warning had been issued for the same county at 1:25 a.m.

1:15 a.m.: White County’s tornado warning was canceled, although a warning had been in place just five minutes before at 1:10 a.m.

Midnight Alerts:

12:15 a.m.: The tornado warning for Lonoke County expired, but the warning remained active until 12:05 a.m.

11:45 p.m.: A tornado warning was issued for Lonoke and part of Prairie County, remaining active until 12:15 a.m.

11:35 p.m.: Tornado warnings for Jefferson and Lonoke County were canceled.

11:20 p.m.: A new tornado warning was issued for northern Jefferson County extending into Lonoke County.

Evening Alerts:

11:15 p.m.: Jefferson County’s tornado warning was canceled.

11:05 p.m.: A radar-confirmed tornado was spotted in Jefferson County, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

10:50 p.m.: Flash flood warnings were issued for Grant, Jefferson, Pulaski, and Saline Counties, highlighting the dual threats of tornadoes and flooding.

10:35 p.m.: A tornado warning was issued for Jefferson County, with a possible tornado spotted near Highway 79 and Highway 54.

10:25 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warnings for Grant and Saline Counties were canceled, but a confirmed tornado hit Sparkman, Arkansas earlier in the evening.

10:15 p.m.: Tornado warnings for Grant and Hot Spring Counties expired.

10:00 p.m.: Tornado warnings were in effect for Grant, Hot Spring, Dallas, Arkansas, and Prairie Counties.

Earlier in the Evening:

9:40 p.m.: A Doppler radar indicated a tornado near Willow and Princeton.

9:30 p.m.: No active tornado warnings were reported in the viewing area at this time.

9:15 p.m.: Garland County’s tornado warning was canceled, but a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Clark, Hot Spring, and Dallas Counties.

9:05 p.m.: The only tornado warning in Arkansas at this point was in Garland County.

8:55 p.m.: Tornado warnings were active for Clark, Garland, and a small portion of Saline Counties.

8:35 p.m.: Rotation was spotted near Highway 70 and Highway 5, moving toward Highway 7, prompting a tornado warning for Clark County.

8:00 p.m.: A tornado warning was issued for eastern Garland County as a band of heavy thunderstorms with potential rotation moved into south and central Arkansas, expected to arrive by 10 p.m.

7:45 p.m.: A tornado warning remained in effect for Hot Spring County until 8:15 p.m., with additional warnings issued for Ouachita and Nevada Counties.

7:30 p.m.: A tornado warning was issued for Dallas County, with a cell moving from Dallas to Hot Spring County. A tornado watch remained in effect for much of Central Arkansas until midnight.

6:40 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm potential was monitored in Dallas County, with tornado warnings issued in Columbia and Lafayette Counties.

6:10 p.m.: Tornado warnings were active for Ouachita, Calhoun, Sevier, Lafayette, and Miller Counties. Flash flooding was a possibility throughout Monday night, with additional tornado warnings for parts of Dallas and Clark Counties.

5:50 p.m.: Four tornado-warned storms were active in Arkansas: Ouachita, Calhoun, Sevier, Lafayette, and Miller Counties. Severe storms near Camden had the potential to produce tornadoes, with a storm cell moving toward Ouachita County.

Conclusion

As Tropical Storm Beryl continues to bring severe weather to Arkansas, residents are advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions. Multiple tornado warnings have been issued, and while some have expired, others remain active.

Flash flood warnings are also in place for several counties. It’s crucial to stay informed through local weather alerts and ensure that safety measures are in place to protect against these severe weather threats.

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