ARKANSAS — Severe weather chances are returning to Arkansas on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with most of the state falling inside the severe outlook zone for large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado threat if conditions align correctly. Tuesday is identified as the most concerning day of the event, though hazards could linger into Wednesday morning before the system exits the region. Better forecast details are expected to arrive over the next two days as the system comes into closer range.
Large Hail and Damaging Winds Are the Primary Hazards Across the Tuesday Risk Zone
The Tuesday severe outlook covers the majority of Arkansas in a yellow zone running from Texarkana and Fort Smith through Little Rock, Russellville, Searcy, and Jonesboro across the central and eastern portions of the state. Large hail and strong damaging winds represent the main threats forecasters are monitoring most closely heading into Tuesday…