Thunderstorm Wind — Van Buren, Arkansas

2022-02-22 · near Settlement, Van Buren, Arkansas

Event narrative

A few large trees were down in the area.

Wider weather episode

A warming trend was noted through Feb 22nd across the state before yet another Arctic airmass moved in from the north. Ahead of the leading cold front, a few severe thunderstorms developed and moved from west central to northeast Arkansas during the early morning hours of Feb 22nd. Mainly wind damage was reported across these areas with some roof damage and numerous trees blown down. Some heavy rain was noted as well, mainly across the northern half of the state. In the wake of the storms, yet another round if winter weather was expected.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1005737. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.