LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A significant tornado or two are now possible this evening across Arkansas, including the Little Rock area. Supercells are forecast to erupt northwest of Little Rock by 5 PM, capable of producing tornadoes and very large hail. The greatest corridor of tornado potential is focused on central and northeast Arkansas this afternoon into the evening, with the threat window running through tonight.
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Where the Greatest Tornado Risk Is Focused
- Central Arkansas including the Little Rock area sits directly in the highest-risk corridor
- Northeast Arkansas carries equal concern through the evening hours
- The black-box corridor on HRRR model simulated reflectivity marks the greatest concentration of tornado potential
- The broader red-outlined zone covers additional portions of the Mid-South where all severe hazards remain possible
What Is Expected and When
- Supercell initiation: northwest of Little Rock by 5 PM
- Primary threat…