Severe Storms Tonight in Arkansas & Oklahoma | Weather Impact Alert

What You Need to Know

* Severe storms are expected to impact Arkansas and Oklahoma tonight, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. * The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for both states, effective until 10pm CST. * Residents are urged to take precautions and be prepared to seek shelter if necessary.

Detailed Forecast

The storms are expected to move through Arkansas and Oklahoma between 8pm and 10pm CST. They are expected to bring heavy rain, with rainfall totals of up to 3 inches possible. Winds are expected to be strong, with gusts of up to 60 mph possible. There is also a risk of tornadoes, especially in the southern and eastern parts of both states. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for both Arkansas and Oklahoma, effective until 10pm CST. This means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Residents are urged to be prepared to take shelter if a tornado warning is issued.

Stay Informed and Stay Safe

Residents of Arkansas and Oklahoma are urged to stay informed about the latest weather conditions. The National Weather Service has a website with up-to-date information on the storms, including radar images and forecasts. Residents can also sign up for weather alerts from the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning is issued, residents should immediately seek shelter in a sturdy building. The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement or storm cellar. If there is no basement or storm cellar available, residents should go to the lowest level of the building and find an interior room without windows. Residents are also urged to have a plan in place in case of severe weather. This plan should include a designated place to go for shelter, as well as a way to stay informed about the latest weather conditions.