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Showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to Arkansas on Valentine’s Day (Tuesday), Ave not just because you waited until the last minute to get a gift. However the threat for hazardous weather appears low.
Strong and gusty southerly winds will also be seen across the state. Sustained wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph will be possible, along with gusts in excess of 30 to 40 mph.
Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected Wednesday afternoon into the first half of Thursday. This round of storms could produce strong to severe thunderstorms, with all severe hazards possible.
An area-wide wind advisory is currently in effect. Strong and sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts in excess of 40 mph are expected through the day and into the overnight hours Tuesday night.
Recent heavy rainfall and ice accumulation across much of the state has led to a very saturated ground surface. Persistent excessive winds could lead to more area tree damage, and possibly area power outages.
Wednesday, scattered showers and storms are expected to increase in coverage as the next storm system approaches the state. A few strong to severe storms will be possible, with large hail, and damaging winds the primary hazards. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out either.
EXTENDED DAILY FORECAST:
Valentine’s Day
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 64. Windy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Valentine’s Night
Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear toward daybreak, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 55 by 9am, then falling to around 49 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Washington’s Birthday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.