ARKANSAS — Rain is in the forecast for Arkansas Thursday, ending what has felt like an unusually dry stretch across the state, with a couple of storms also expected, some of which could turn strong to severe. The overall severe risk looks very low, though a couple of stronger storms capable of producing hail and strong wind cannot be entirely ruled out. Forecasters emphasize this is not a slam dunk forecast, with low probability coverage expected statewide, meaning some residents will get lucky with rain Thursday afternoon while others may see little to nothing.
Futurecast Shows Scattered Activity Across Northern And Western Arkansas
The latest Futurecast model output for 4 p.m. Thursday shows scattered rain and storm activity concentrated primarily across northern and western Arkansas. Communities including Fort Smith, Russellville, and Mena show areas of more intense radar returns, with embedded cells displaying the red and orange coloration indicative of heavier rainfall or stronger storm cores…