An area of low pressure aloft passed across Arkansas on the afternoon and evening of the 29th. Cold air resided at the surface, with temperatures generally in the upper 30s to mid 40s. The passage of the low pressure triggered thunderstorms, some of which dropped large hail in central and northeast Arkansas.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:42:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUMELLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:42:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:08:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LRF)LITTLE ROCK AFB
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:52:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Some tree branches were knocked down by the hail.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:57:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:50:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUMELLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail fell at the Maumelle Police Department.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 19:05:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:54:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 19:45:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:42:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCHE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail up to half-dollar size fell with such a loud noise that the person was unable to hear on the telephone. The hail covered 90% of the ground.

Hail in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:47:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST END
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:35:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:42:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail covered the ground and the roadway at the Morgan exit on Interstate 40. The hail was intense enough to stop traffic on the highway. Hail fog developed.

Hail in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 14:48:00 to 29-MAR-11 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 14:30:00 to 29-MAR-11 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:38:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERNDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 18:42:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUMELLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-MAR-11 19:10:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter