May 5, 2024 - This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas.
Day One: This Afternoon and Tonight, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon through at least early this evening. While a stray severe storm cannot be ruled out, the strongest storms will generally have the capability of producing small hail, strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.
Days Two Through Seven: Monday through Saturday, there will be a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms late Monday into Monday night, mainly north and west of the I-30 Corridor which includes Southeast Oklahoma, far Northeast Texas and portions of Southwest Arkansas.
Additional probabilities of strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible late Wednesday into Thursday and Thursday Night. A cold front will begin pushing into the region from the northwest and strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible along and in advance of this feature. In addition to severe weather chances, locally heavy rainfall will also be likely late Wednesday through late Thursday.
Spotter Information Statement: Spotter activation should not be needed through tonight.
