A deep upper level trough across the western plains lifted north and east towards the region during the afternoon and overnight hours of April 3rd and morning hours of April 4th. Deep layer shear supported the development of super cell thunderstorms across North Central Texas during the afternoon hours of April 3rd and these storms moved into the region, producing strong and damaging wind gusts, large hail and a few tornadoes across most of the region.

Hail in LAFAYETTE, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 17:45:00 to 03-APR-12 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dime to penny sized hail reported in Lewisville, Arkansas near the intersection of Hwy. 82 and Hwy. 29.

Hail in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 17:45:00 to 03-APR-12 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 18:00:00 to 03-APR-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXARKANA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and powerlines downed across the entire county.

Hail in LAFAYETTE, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 18:10:00 to 03-APR-12 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMPS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 18:15:00 to 03-APR-12 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail fell near the community of Marysville, Arkansas.

Hail in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 18:20:00 to 03-APR-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODDRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 18:20:00 to 03-APR-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXARKANA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were downed across the county including one on a home.  There were no report of injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 18:20:00 to 03-APR-12 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed across a roadway south of De Queen, Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 18:35:00 to 03-APR-12 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed across Hwy. 369 between Nashville and Newhope, Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 18:55:00 to 03-APR-12 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 19:10:00 to 03-APR-12 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed on Hwy. 160 near Macedonia, Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 19:35:00 to 03-APR-12 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMERSON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 20:06:00 to 03-APR-12 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRONG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Aurelle Road in Strong, Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 20:18:00 to 03-APR-12 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMACKOVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Lisbon Road in Smackover, Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-12 20:10:00 to 03-APR-12 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISBON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Lisbon Road northwest of El Dorado, Arkansas.