Bentonville, AR – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of northwest Arkansas, including Bentonville, lasting until 11 PM tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) has indicated that scattered severe storms may bring damaging winds of up to 75 mph, as well as large hailstones, potentially reaching 2.5 inches in diameter.
The NWS has warned that storms are expected to develop along and south of the Kansas/Oklahoma border throughout the evening. The atmospheric conditions are conducive to the formation of organized clusters and supercells, which could result in severe weather affecting the region.
Residents in Bentonville and surrounding areas are urged to stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. The severe thunderstorm watch covers approximately 35 miles north and south of a line from 40 miles west-southwest of Alva, OK, to 30 miles south-southeast of Monett, MO. It’s advisable to stay indoors and secure any outdoor items that could be damaged or become projectiles in strong winds.
