Thunderstorms developed into northwestern Arkansas during the evening of the 26th as a cold front approached the region. The strongest storms produced damaging wind and hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 27-AUG-19 00:10:00 to 27-AUG-19 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed a carport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 27-AUG-19 00:26:00 to 27-AUG-19 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 21:54:00 to 26-AUG-19 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVETTE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees onto roads in Gravette.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 21:56:00 to 26-AUG-19 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVETTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew trees onto a carport, damaging two vehicles, and blew down a tree onto a storage shed, destroying it.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:00:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLA VISTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a tree and snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:01:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and damaged the roofs of homes in and around Centerton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:02:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLA VISTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs in Bella Vista, some fell onto roads blocking them.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:04:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE MILLS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (KXNA) measured 66 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:09:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and blew shingles from the roofs of homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:14:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees in Bentonville.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:29:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:35:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 26-AUG-19 22:48:00 to 26-AUG-19 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees in and around Huntsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 27-AUG-19 00:09:00 to 27-AUG-19 00:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted several trees.