NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook

Jesse EvansApril 27, 2019

The National Weather Service (NWS) Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of south-central Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, north-central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas.

Saturday Afternoon and Night:
A cold front will move into the region, stalling near the I-30 corridor by this afternoon. This cold front will act as a focus for thunderstorms this evening and tonight, a few of which may be severe with damaging winds and large hail.

Sunday through Friday:
More thunderstorms are expected next week, as a very unsettled weather pattern sets up. Tuesday will bring the potential for severe storms across the northwestern portions of our region, with the risk spreading southward and eastward during Wednesday and Thursday. However, the details regarding the timing and specific threats of these thunderstorms still remain uncertain at this time. The threat of heavy rainfall is also a growing concern, leading to the possibility of flooding through late next week.

Lake Wind Advisory:
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Lake WindAdvisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CDTthis evening.

Areas Included:

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