Thunderstorm Wind in Cleveland County, Arkansas

Thunderstorm Wind May 11, 2023 · Cleveland County, Arkansas

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down about 3 miles west of Rison along Arkansas Highway 35.

The wider storm

A cold front stalled across the northern counties of Arkansas, and the focus shifted to a storm system headed this way from Texas on the 10th/11th. As the system approached, moisture levels went through the roof. Storm clouds had more than usual moisture to wring out, making them more efficient rain makers. Two to more than four inches of rain dumped from southwest into central sections of Arkansas. In the 48 hour period ending at 700 AM CDT on May 12th contributing to flash flooding.

Began near Staves (33.9800, -92.2600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1100270. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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