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09 // PUBLIC RECORDS (STATE)

 This coming Saturday, on Oct. 18, 2025, a series of harsh hail and thunderstorms is predicted to hit Arkansas and its residents, meteorologists and forecasters claim.

The National Weather Service (NWS) suggests that impending tempestuous winds, hailstorms, and tornadoes could possibly rock Arkansas this weekend. However, as with most forecasts, these predictions carry an air of uncertainty.

(A map of the U.S. depicting this Saturday's weather)
A briefing about this inclement contingency was made by the NWS the morning of Oct. 15 (three days in advance), detailing two climatic scenarios that could occur:

  • SCENARIO ONE: A rapid cold front mainly hitting western Arkansas, bringing severe thunderstorms in the morning.
  • SCENARIO TWO: A glacial movement of the cold front, landing in the state later in the afternoon.

Of the two, forecasters say the second scenario would be far more devastating, as the noon's "daytime heating" could catalyze atmospheric instability. Meteorologist Jeff Hood of the Little Rock NWS Office explains that the warmth of the sun intermingled with aerial moisture fosters the perfect atmosphere for oncoming storms.

Saturdays are ideal for various recreational projects and activities, and Hood has this to say regarding the awareness needed for this weekend:

"I'm seeing fairs, races, parades, and this Saturday is the opening of deer season. People should think about their severe weather plans and specifically, if they have outdoor plans, what will they do if severe weather impacts them? Do they have ways to get forecast information wherever they're going to be? Saturday could be a nice day for much of the time, but in the afternoon things could change rapidly. Make preparations and be ready to respond."

(A list of preparatory weather tips from the NWS website)
This type of weather isn't unusual for Arkansas at this time, Hood reminds. The shift from cooler to warmer air (and vice versa) is prime time for tumultuous weather, and residents should not let their guard down just because its ubiquity.

More information can be found here.

- C. Thomas Bailey

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