Thunderstorms developed in advance of a weak cold front that pushed through the region. The storms produced widespread damaging winds and some large hail across western Arkansas during the afternoon hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 13:31:00 to 26-JUL-12 13:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOOKOUT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees on Rambo Road east of Rogers.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 26-JUL-12 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 14:08:00 to 26-JUL-12 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 14:08:00 to 26-JUL-12 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 14:17:00 to 26-JUL-12 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 14:25:00 to 26-JUL-12 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFAY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 14:26:00 to 26-JUL-12 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees at the intersection of Highways 45 and 303.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 26-JUL-12 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKINS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 15:34:00 to 26-JUL-12 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMES
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines near Lake Fort Smith State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 15:47:00 to 26-JUL-12 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIBLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 15:47:00 to 26-JUL-12 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FSM)FT SMITH MUNI A
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS unit at the Fort Smith Regional Airport measured 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 15:47:00 to 26-JUL-12 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIBLER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 15:49:00 to 26-JUL-12 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 16:11:00 to 26-JUL-12 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 16:20:00 to 26-JUL-12 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees west of Cecil.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 26-JUL-12 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKINS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser