dailyloe.com – Severe storms are possible across parts of Arkansas and Missouri on Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather. This follows a quiet week with virtually no severe weather in the region. The main threats are large hail and potentially a tornado or two.
All Arkansas counties within Region 8 are under the level 2 threat. Southern Missouri is under a lower, level 1 out of 5 threat. Storms are expected to develop a little past the lunch hour. They will then move eastward throughout the afternoon and evening.
The coverage of storms will not be particularly high. Exact timing for specific locations remains in flux. Some areas may miss out on rain altogether. Those that do see rain will likely experience a strong to severe storm.
Areas west of Interstate 57 can expect storms between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Areas east of Interstate 57 face a threat from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Large hail is the primary risk with any storm that develops. Some hail could be greater than two inches in diameter.
The tornado threat is very low but not zero. A rotating storm is not out of the question. Any tornado that forms should be short-lived and weak. Residents are advised to stay weather-aware.
Watch the latest forecasts on K8 from 4:30 to 7 a.m. weekdays. Additional forecasts air at Midday at 11 a.m. and News at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. Weekend newscasts are on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday broadcasts are at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on K8-ABC and K8-NBC.
Newscasts are available over the air and on cable and satellite. They are also streamed on kait8.com/live. The K8 News & Weather apps for smartphones and tablets provide coverage. K8 Now is available on streaming TVs with Roku, FireTV, or Apple TV.
Before storms strike, reboot your streaming devices to reduce delays. This ensures you get up-to-the-minute weather information. To install or update the apps, search KAIT in your mobile marketplace. You can also watch live weather cameras on the K8 24/7 Weather channel.
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Source: K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
