Very hot weather continued on the 5th through the 8th, and a weak, nearly stationary front was located across northern Arkansas. A few severe thunderstorms resulted each afternoon and evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 12:46:00 to 07-AUG-11 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LIT)LITTLE ROCK ADA
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 77 mph was measured by ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) at Adams Field. This is the second-highest wind ever recorded on a weather observation at the airport. Low-level wind shear (LLWAS) equipment owned by the Federal Aviation Administration measured a wind gust of 92 mph. ASOS' anemometer is at a height of 33 feet, while the LLWAS' anemometer is at a height of approximately 100 feet. Two small planes parked at the airport were flipped upside-down by the wind. A third light plane was shoved into a fourth aircraft. Many power lines were blown down, especially in areas southwest and south of the airport. Approximately 8,000 electric customers lost power. In the Gillam Park and Granite Mountain neighborhoods just southwest of the airport, power poles and trees were blown down. Some of the trees landed on houses. During a heat wave, some houses were without power for two days.

Lightning in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 13:12:00 to 08-AUG-11 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ORK)NO LITTLE ROCK ARPT
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A house on Osage Dr. in the Indian Hills subdivision of North Little Rock was struck by lightning. The resulting fire caused considerable damage to the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 14:50:00 to 08-AUG-11 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGGINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 14:50:00 to 08-AUG-11 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENSETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 15:32:00 to 08-AUG-11 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 16:50:00 to 08-AUG-11 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 18:10:00 to 08-AUG-11 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

An off-duty military forecaster estimated winds at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 19:00:00 to 08-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE VALLS BLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 19:15:00 to 08-AUG-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down in Clarendon.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 14:17:00 to 08-AUG-11 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEBE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of power poles were snapped.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 17:57:00 to 08-AUG-11 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMMACK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported near Interstate 430 and Crystal Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 18:50:00 to 08-AUG-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Hail in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 19:20:00 to 08-AUG-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINKLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 19:30:00 to 08-AUG-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 19:43:00 to 08-AUG-11 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 17:35:00 to 07-AUG-11 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELBOURNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees and a power line were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 06-AUG-11 20:00:00 to 06-AUG-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm blew trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 12:48:00 to 07-AUG-11 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree limb fell on a car traveling on Arkansas 5 in Bryant, damaging the car.

Hail in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 13:37:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 13:40:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Lightning in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 18:10:00 to 08-AUG-11 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMBOY
Property damage: 130.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning struck a house on West Dr. in the Amboy neighborhood of North Little Rock, setting it on fire. The house was badly damaged and a car in the garage was destroyed.

Lightning in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 18:25:00 to 08-AUG-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house on East C Ave. in the Park Hill neighborhood of North Little Rock, setting it on fire. The house was badly damaged. A firefighter was injured battling the blaze.

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 13:30:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FURLOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 13:30:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FURLOW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated at 65 mph in Furlow.

Lightning in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-11 04:58:00 to 05-AUG-11 04:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELBOURNE
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a tree in Melbourne, causing it to catch fire. After the fire was extinguished, it was discovered that there was also a leak in a 1.5 inch natural gas line. The gas company responded to repair the leak.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 13:26:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large trees were blown down. Mailboxes were blown over.

Hail in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 15:33:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail fell in the area around Russell.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 18:30:00 to 07-AUG-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Much of the roofs were blown off two chicken houses. A number of trees were blown down, with one of the tree falling on the porch of a house. Outbuildings were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 17:20:00 to 07-AUG-11 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down and trampolines were blown up into trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-11 15:50:00 to 07-AUG-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANSY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A barn and a shop building were badly damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-11 18:52:00 to 08-AUG-11 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew trees down.