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As usual with any prominent front, thunderstorms accompany. Most of Arkansas should actually avoid much of a "widespread" severe weather event. Better chances do exist across western Arkansas, however. I've included a simulated radar model below this text.
Storms will enter western Arkansas Thursday evening. While they move east they should weaken some, the better chances for widespread severe weather being east of Arkansas into Oklahoma.
The real story with this front is the cold snap we're about to experience. While it isn't anything unusual in Arkansas, the never-ending summer like conditions will be a point of joking conversation as we move into Saturday.
Saturday morning will be the coldest air we've experienced in a long time. While I do feel as if the data is a bit aggressive, I wouldn't be shocked to see frost reports across the higher elevations of northern Arkansas. Regardless, it's going to be cold out there.
I'll be out storm chasing in Oklahoma and western Arkansas tomorrow. If you have any questions, just let shoot me a comment or message! Thanks for reading.
-Zach
