Hot, humid weather prevailed over Arkansas on the 10th. The approach of a cold front triggered the development of several severe storms during the afternoon and evening. The front was making its way though the state on the 11th, triggering a few severe storms in the southern half of the state.

Hail in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOLUM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 16:10:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONY PT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was blown onto Vernon Harvey Rd., pulling down some power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 16:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some small trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOLUM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer estimated winds of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 16:48:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated winds at 60 mph.

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 16:53:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 14:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAR
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a mobile home near Royal, starting a fire. The home suffered considerable damage.

Lightning in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 15:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning started a brush fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 15:17:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Much of the metal roof was peeled off of a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JUL-13 15:37:00 to 11-JUL-13 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELIGHT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few houses sustained minor damage due to falling trees and an abandoned chicken house was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 11-JUL-13 16:25:00 to 11-JUL-13 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines, electrical poles, and trees were blown down. A radio tower was knocked down, falling onto a fire station.

Lightning in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 15:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMONDHEAD
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a tree on Horseshoe Mountain in Lake Catherine State Park. Slightly more than an acre burned. A downpour associated with the storm helped to extinguish the fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 20:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down. Approximately 17 houses were damaged by falling trees. Of this number, two houses had substantial damage. Around 2,000 electric customers lost power. In some cases, it took more than 24 hours before power was restored.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Center Ridge area. About 2,000 electric customers lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 10-JUL-13 16:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD AUSTIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down.