![]() ![]() The highest Air Quality Index (on a scale from 0 or "good" to 500 or "hazardous") readings were between 100 and 200, which was well below values close to 400 along the East Coast in the previous month. While the air quality went downhill, it was not as unhealthy as what was experienced in June (thicker smoke). Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, and New England. While we dealt with active weather, our neighbors to the north/east faced an entirely different problem. The information is courtesy of the National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL via Twitter. In the pictures: Smoke from Canadian wildfires created unhealthy air quality from the upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, and New England in mid-July, 2023. Wildfire smoke originating from Canada has resulted in unhealthy air quality and hazy conditions across central and southeast IL. There were spotty instances of hail/damaging wind across the northern and central counties on the 17th/18th, and also on the 21st. Trees were toppled near Fairview (Ouachita County), and downed trees blocked roads at Lake Village (Chicot County).ĭuring the afternoon of the 16th, a lot of trees were pushed over along the Louisiana border from Texarkana (Miller County) to El Dorado (Union County). A tree fell on a camping vehicle at Diamond City (Boone County), and a barn was overturned near Whiteville (Baxter County). A weak tornado (rated EF1) was confirmed on the south side of Mansfield (Sebastian County).Įlsewhere, Fayetteville (Washington County) had another big gust (67 mph), and Little Rock National Airport (Pulaski County) was not far behind (58 mph). Multiple people had to be rescued. Two to more than three inches of rain fell from Fort Smith (Sebastian County) to Waldron (Scott County) and Mena (Polk County). Base Reflectivity Doppler Radar for Cove AR, providing current static map of storm severity from precipitation levels. Torrential rain flooded homes and stalled vehicles. ![]() ![]() Numerous trees were downed in and around the city, with some trees on houses. Thunderstorm wind gusts topped out at 74 mph in Fort Smith (Sebastian County). Perhaps the most impactful severe weather in July spread from northwest into central and southeast sections of the state on the 14th/15th. In the video: The WSR-88D (Doppler Weather Radar) showed a line of strong to severe thunderstorms surging into Arkansas from the northwest during the nighttime hours of. Storms, some strong/severe, are likely tonight over much of AR. Meteorologist Matt Posgai on Facebook and the X platformĭownload the free KATV weather app for your iPhone or your Android device to stay up-to-date with the latest forecast and to set up warning notifications for severe weather.7:30 PM RADAR UPDATE: a complex of severe storms continues pushing towards NW AR this evening. Meteorologist James Bryant on Facebook and the X platform Meteorologist Melinda Mayo on Facebook and the X platform SHARE your photos and videos here! We might use them on the air and on .Ĭhief Meteorologist Barry Brandt on Facebook and the X platform Beyond that, 2024 will start off feeling like winter again with only Wednesday showing any rain chances in the 7-day forecast. Only a few light showers or sprinkles are possible in far southern Arkansas Monday morning. ![]() If you had plans to be outdoors to celebrate New Year's Eve, there's good news! Rain chances are all but zero with this next cold front. We're closing out the year with a much nicer forecast this weekend! Highs will be in the mid to upper 50s until another cold front arrives Sunday night. KATV ABC 7 in Little Rock, Arkansas covers news, sports, weather and the local community in the city and the surrounding area, including Hot Springs, Conway, Pine. ![]()
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