A strong cold front is set to sweep across Arkansas Monday, bringing a risk of severe weather to North Central Arkansas. The front will move from west to east, with the greatest impacts expected this afternoon into the early evening.
Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, with strong to severe thunderstorms likely. Meteorologist Colby Pope of the National Weather Service in North Little Rock emphasized the need for vigilance. “The main threat will be damaging winds, but there is a low risk for tornadoes,” Pope said. “If tornadoes develop, they will likely be brief and embedded within the line of storms.”
Ahead of the front, strong southerly winds are expected, with gusts potentially reaching upwards of 30 miles per hour. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should exercise caution during the morning and midday hours.
The severe weather threat will diminish tonight as the cold front exits the region. “Once the front moves through, conditions will improve significantly,” Pope noted.
In the days ahead, cooler, more seasonable weather is expected, with daytime highs in the mid-50s and overnight lows dropping into the mid-to-upper 30s.
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