Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of and along a strong cold front that moved through the region during the afternoon and early evening of the 7th. The thunderstorms evolved into a solid line over eastern Oklahoma and then moved rapidly across northwestern and west-central Arkansas, producing widespread wind damage across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 13:09:00 to 07-SEP-12 13:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind severely damaged the roof of a mobile home, destroyed portable sheds, broke a large glass window of a business, damaged the roofs of homes, snapped large tree limbs, and blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:55:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a few trees and numerous large tree limbs. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees and limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:10:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a few trees and numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:15:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASSARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated thunderstorm winds of 60 mph at Central Mall in Fort Smith.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:20:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs on Old Greenwood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:28:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the metal roof of a building at Fort Chaffee military installation.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:45:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a few trees and numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:55:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETER PENDER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:30:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind in south Fayetteville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:30:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVANAUGH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:30:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down numerous trees and power lines. Many roads were blocked by fallen trees and debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 17:35:00 to 07-SEP-12 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:15:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large section of privacy fence was blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:40:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm wind estimated to 60 mph blew down large tree limbs along Highway 16 between Elkins and Durham.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:42:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:45:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HINDSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs and blew down a few trees. A shed was also destroyed by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:45:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:55:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees and numerous large tree limbs. A number of roads were blocked by fallen trees and limbs on the south side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:23:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind estimated to near 65 mph blew down large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:28:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two large oak trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind onto College Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-SEP-12 16:29:00 to 07-SEP-12 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A home weather station in the Stonebridge Meadows Subdivision measured thunderstorm wind gusts of 80 mph.