As August began, drought conditions were widespread in Arkansas, with dryness the most noticeable in northern and western sections of the state. Above normal temperatures were also common. On the 8th, a cold front approached from the north, and brought chances of rain and promised temporary relief from the heat.
Ahead of the front, thermometers showed readings in the 90s. During peak heating, thunderstorms popped up quickly in the northern half of the state. Some of the storms cranked out damaging winds. Trees were downed at Gravel Ridge and Macon (both in Pulaski County), with one tree on a fence. More trees were toppled in west Little Rock (Pulaski County). The trees fell on power lines and a home, and power outages lasted into the overnight hours for some residents. Tree damage was also noted in Hot Springs (Garland County), and several utility poles were snapped. This was the most severe weather reported during the month.
Locations with an inch or more of rainfall were few and far between. Bogg Springs (Polk County) received 2.02 inches of rain, 1.16 inches at Mena (Polk County), 1.07 inches at Hot Springs (Garland County), and 1.00 inch at Batesville (Independence County).

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-22 12:47:00 to 08-AUG-22 12:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was knocked over onto power lines along Napa Valley Dr. on the western side of Little Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-22 12:49:00 to 08-AUG-22 12:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was knocked down onto a home on West Stoney Pointe Court in West Little Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-22 13:16:00 to 08-AUG-22 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell across a fence in Macon.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-22 13:20:00 to 08-AUG-22 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDNER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down near the intersection of MLK Bypass and Central Ave. on the south side of Hot Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-22 13:21:00 to 08-AUG-22 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVEL RIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees, tree limbs, and tops of trees were snapped in the Hatcher Rd. area near Sherwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-22 13:43:00 to 08-AUG-22 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDNER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple power poles were snapped along Section Line Rd. across the MLK Bypass from St. Vincent hospital on the south side of Hot Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-22 14:00:00 to 08-AUG-22 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO GAP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Some tree limbs were downed.