Thunderstorm Wind — Jefferson, Arkansas

2024-05-24 · near Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas

Event narrative

A large tree was blown down onto South Main Street in Pine Bluff.

Wider weather episode

Unsettled weather persisted from the 21st through 24th. On the evening of the 21st, supercell thunderstorms moved across the Arkansas River Valley, prompting multiple funnels. Wind damage was common on the 21st. Moving ahead to the 24th, a complex of showers and thunderstorms moved across Arkansas from northwest to southeast. Damaging winds and large hail were noted across the state.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1179647. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.