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Monday March 31, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Severe Weather This Evening


8 PM Update... A squall line of thunderstorms will move through central Arkansas over the next two to three hours.  Radar is estimating rainfall amounts with the line around 1-2 inches. Flooding has been reported in Searcy and Fulton counties.  Also, winds around 60 mph were reported in Booneville in Logan county.   Since this is now a squall line, the threat for tornadoes is lower, but not completly eliminated.  Little Rock will experience heavy rain, wind, and possible hail closer to 9 PM.  Lightning detection equipment indicates quite a bit of lightning.  Have flash lights ready as there may be some power outages.

The ingredients are coming together for a round of severe weather over the next few hours across the state.  The focus for the worst should be western and northern Arkansas.  The Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk for those areas of the Natural State.  The big problem with these storms will be high winds and hail.  We can't rule out tornadoes as well so review your tornado safety plan BEFORE the storms move in this evening. 

I know this sounds like a broken record, but strongly consider signing up for "weather call 7".  I have been amazed at the positive response from many of our viewers.  It specifically warns those in the path of the storm according to your address.  This is definitely one of the best ways available to receive warnings when severe weather occurs and best of all... it only costs $6.  Go to the weather section of our website and click on weather call. 

Tonight, our team of meteorologists will continue to track the storms as they push through the state.  If you have any severe weather photos, send them to photo@katv.com

Stay safe!

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