6:00 P.M. Update… June 30, 2011

Scattered showers and storms have developed across portions of the area this evening.  Some of these storms could produce quarter hail and strong gusty winds to 60 mph. Notice the thin blue line that’s moving toward northwest Arkansas.  That’s an outflow boundary that could provide the focus for a few more showers and storms; however, [...]

Thursday Afternoon / Pool Forecast June 30, 2011

After a HOT Wednesday afternoon, with plenty of sunshine and heat, expect more of the same this afternoon. An excessive heating warning is in effect for Fort Smith / River Valley for today, which means that the heat index (heat + humidity = feels like temperature) is expected to top out between 105 – 110 F later [...]

Record Heat Keeps On Coming June 29, 2011

There is no doubt about it, the dog days are here. June will go down as the hottest on the record books in Fort Smith. It will also be the 3rd driest on record unless an isolated storm can develop within the next day. In northwest Arkansas, June of 2011 will likely be the 9th [...]

Tropical Storm Arlene Forms In The Gulf Of Mexico… June 29, 2011

It only took a month, but the first named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed. Computer models over the past 3-5 days have been hinting at tropical development near the Yucatan Peninsula and finally the area of convection became better organized..forming into TS Arlene. Recent satellite data has shown that Arlene is strengthening [...]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 11 P.M. June 28, 2011

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, and Pushmataha counties until 11 p.m.  An outflow boundary from this morning’s convection is now the focus for more showers and storms for this evening. Storms in that area could produce 70 mph winds and hail to the size of golf balls.  The atmosphere is [...]

11:30 AM Update – Strong Storms Moving East June 28, 2011

A strong line of storms will be moving into NW Arkansas over the next hour or two…Heavy rain, frequent lightning, small hail, and winds between 30-50 mph are possible. Tahlequah and Westville have both reported wind gusts between 40-50 mph with this line of storms (OK Mesonet). Around the rest of the area, scattered showers and [...]

Like Our New 40/29 Weather Updates Facebook Page June 28, 2011

The 40/29 Super Doppler Weather Team now has its own Facebook page at facebook.com/4029WeatherUpdates. We’ll be posting forecast updates, links to content here and on 4029tv.com, photos, and live updates during winter weather and severe weather. Please check it out and “Like” it! Also, please share it with your Facebook friends.

8:45 AM Update – Scattered Showers / T’Storms Around Both NWA / River Valley June 28, 2011

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are continuing to pop-up across some of our eastern counties as they continue to push-off to the east. Heavy rain, cloud to ground lightning, gusty winds, and small hail are all possible with these storms. Now that’s ROUND 1… ROUND 2 is moving towards the east as well….currently around central / [...]

About to Break a Record! June 27, 2011

  The June heat has been oppressive!  We’ve been dealing with the extreme heat for the entire month, and it will likely be  record-breaking for Fort Smith in a few days. Today marked the 27th day that Fort Smith reached 90 degrees or more.  The record of 29 days was set back in 1953.  We will have to [...]

Speak Peek – July 4th Forecast! June 27, 2011

Making plans for the 4th of July? Unfortunately as of right now, scattered showers and thunderstorms might move back into our area and forecast late into the weekend / start of next week…Here is a look at the GFS 06z model run: CLICK ON IMAGE TO ZOOM IN: (July 4th Late Morning / Early Afternoon) (July [...]