Severe Storms Slam Arkansas and the Deep South Tuesday as Enhanced Tornado and Hail Threat Expands From Texas to Mississippi
UNITED STATES — A dangerous severe weather outbreak is underway across the South on Tuesday, with more than 270 severe storm reports already recorded in the last 24 hours and additional storms threatening a wide corridor from Texas to Mississippi, including most of the state of Arkansas.
More Than 270 Storm Reports and the Worst Is Still Coming
The damage is already significant heading into Tuesday. Over 270 severe storm reports have been logged in the past 24 hours, and forecasters warn the threat is far from over. More severe weather is expected to develop and push eastward throughout the day.
The States and Cities at Greatest Risk Right Now
The highest danger zone sits at the Enhanced Risk level, covering a concentrated area through Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Cities directly within or near this zone include Fort Smith, Little Rock, Mountain View, Texarkana, Shreveport, Monroe, Greenville, and Jackson.
A broader Level 2 of 5 risk zone surrounds the Enhanced area, stretching toward Memphis, Nashville, Huntsville, Birmingham, Springfield, Cape Girardeau, Bowling Green, and Montgomery.
What the Enhanced Risk Zone Could Produce
Residents inside the Enhanced Risk area face the following hazards:
- Damaging wind
- Very large hail
- A few tornadoes
- Flash flooding
What the Wider Level 2 Zone Could See
Those in the surrounding Level 2 of 5 area remain at risk for:
- Damaging wind
- Large hail
- Isolated tornado
- Flash flooding
How Far This Outbreak Reaches
The risk area extends from the Dallas and Durant corridor in the southwest through the Mississippi River valley and into western Tennessee and Kentucky. The northern edge of the threat touches Springfield and Cape Girardeau to the north and Bowling Green to the northeast.
With storm reports already surpassing 270 in 24 hours and the active threat zone still moving east, conditions remain dangerous across a large portion of the South through Tuesday.
Stay with CabarrusWeekly.com for continuing updates as this outbreak develops throughout the day.
