Summer returned by the 21st as a ridge of high pressure strengthened over the southeast United States. Storm systems were shoved to the west of the area, and dumped six to twelve inches of rain over northeast Oklahoma in just a few days. The high was strong over southeast Arkansas, but not as dominant across the northern and western counties. This is where the door was open for thunderstorms.
One storm of note cranked out 80 to 90 mph straight-line winds just northeast of Atkins (Pope County). A couple of chicken houses were torn up, and several huge trees were knocked over. A woman was in a shed that got blown away, and then a tree fell on her. She was seriously injured and rushed to a hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 12:39:00 to 21-MAY-19 12:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines were down in Scranton.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 12:49:00 to 21-MAY-19 12:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down in Belleville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 12:55:00 to 21-MAY-19 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: STORY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Ten trees were down at the Hwy. 27 Fishing Village.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 13:13:00 to 21-MAY-19 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICKALAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down in Chickalah.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 13:15:00 to 21-MAY-19 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAITHER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down in Gaither.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 13:20:00 to 21-MAY-19 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were down on power lines on Skyline Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 13:30:00 to 21-MAY-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODITA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

This is a delayed report. After careful review of video data from Social Media, eyewitness reports, and reported light damage on the shore of Lake Dardanelle, west of Russellville, it has been determined that a gustnado moved over the lake and caused minor damage to structures along the lake shore. Video details show a circulation over the lake not connected to a thunderstorm updraft.  Some shingles were blown off of an outbuilding and some tree limbs were blown down along the shoreline.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 13:39:00 to 21-MAY-19 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTERN GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was on a house on Highway 123 and a second tree on Highway 123 across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 13:42:00 to 21-MAY-19 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECONOMY
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS survey crews determined thunderstorm wind damage was caused by a microburst near Atkins, AR. One serious injury was reported. Wind gusts were estimated to be between 80 and 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:29:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUBEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on Plant Church Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:29:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A powerline was down on Yellowjacket Ln.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 22-MAY-19 06:15:00 to 22-MAY-19 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over Hwy. 86 East in Tollville.

High Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 13:45:00 to 21-MAY-19 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down in Hot Springs Village knocking out power. The report was received before the storms arrived.

High Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 13:45:00 to 21-MAY-19 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was knocked down before the storms arrived.

High Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:22:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were reported down before the storms arrived.

High Wind in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:50:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down on Highway 63. The report was received before storms arrived.

High Wind in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 15:10:00 to 21-MAY-19 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were knocked down and caused a small grass fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 14:30:00 to 21-MAY-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down on Hwy. 5 North near Mountain Home.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 22-MAY-19 05:00:00 to 22-MAY-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread flooding in the city of White Hall was reported, with several roads impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 12:24:00 to 21-MAY-19 12:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MTN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down on a house in Blue Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-19 11:23:00 to 21-MAY-19 11:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACORN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down across Hwy 76 east in Acorn.