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Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Severe chances on Saturday

Central Arkansas on Thursday will see increasing clouds and highs in the mid-80s. Skies will be mostly cloudy through Thursday night, but it will be partly sunny on Friday. Friday afternoon sees very warm conditions in the upper 80s, potentially challenging the daily high temperature record in Little Rock. This record is 89 degrees and was broken in 1953. Friday’s forecast calls for a high temperature of 88 degrees in the metro.

Cold weather triggers the possibility of severe weather on Saturday. The main threat is likely to be damaging straight line winds, but there is also a low threat of tornadoes and a low threat of hail. As of Thursday, central Arkansas is at risk at level 2 out of 5 due to severe weather.

The threat of severe weather depends largely on timing and storm type. Models are changing the timing, so the picture is not yet concrete. A faster system means there is less chance of severe weather; A slower system means the risk of severe weather is more likely. If a storm is isolated or isolated on Saturday, the threat of hail and tornadoes is possible. If storms are more linear, the threat is mainly of damaging straight-line winds.

It’s a good idea to check the forecast through Saturday for the latest updates as better data becomes available. Saturday, there are multiple ways to get tracking and alert information for your location, just in case. Although the serious risk is low, it is still something to be careful about.

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