Scattered strong to severe storms formed into a line across portions of northwestern and northern Arkansas along and ahead of an advancing cold front. The line made it into central sections of the state by early evening, and into the south during the overnight hours of the 21st.
Dry weather and above normal temperatures returned to the state for a few days before yet another storm system would impact the state on the 21st. Ahead of a strong cold front, there was a risk of severe weather stretching from the Texas/Mexico border northeastward to the Maine/Canada border. Thunderstorms initially developed across north/northwest Arkansas before forming into a line and marching east. While a brief, weak tornado occurred across Newton County, the most widespread damage occurred across portions of north central into northeast Arkansas. Numerous trees were blown down from Sharp County into portions of Lawrence and Randolph Counties. Additional storms developed later during the evening of May 21st across portions of western into central and southern Arkansas. Severe weather reports weren't widespread, but a second brief tornado developed near Royal in Garland County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 21:30:00 to 21-MAY-22 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down onto Highway 425, blocking both lanes of traffic.

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-22 16:40:00 to 24-MAY-22 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVIS CORNER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 24-MAY-22 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE HAMILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down, partially onto a home. A metal carport was damaged as well.

Tornado in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 13:45:00 to 21-MAY-22 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

This tornado remained over difficult to access terrain near Smith Creek and was observed from a residence just east of the path. This was an EF0 tornado that touched down along Smith Creek between Highway 21 and Newton County Rd. 24.

Tornado in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 21-MAY-22 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSHINE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several videos and images viewed on social media indicate a brief tornado touchdown occurred along this track. Given that this tornado was on the ground very briefly and no damage was observed, it is rated an EFU.

Thunderstorm Wind in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 16:21:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fallen trees caused damage to a home and a vehicle in Franklin.

Hail in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 16:40:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 16:43:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH FLAT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This wind gust was measured on the Ash Flat CWOP.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 16:43:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH FLAT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Delayed report...significant damage occurred around Ash Flat, including several large trees blown down, damage to power poles, and one home with a metal roof torn off. South of town, a few houses were damaged by fallen trees, and a few barns or outbuildings sustained wind damage as well. This report was relayed via NWSChat from Ash Flat Fire Department. The time is based on radar data.

Hail in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH FLAT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH FLAT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph gust.

Hail in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 16:50:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 17:00:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported multiple trees down around Ravenden.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 17:13:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was a video of a large tree uprooted on social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 17:27:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGGERS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report was received from the public of a 70 mph wind gust.

Hail in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 17:34:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 17:38:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 21-MAY-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in the Mallett area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 19:39:00 to 21-MAY-22 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down on Otto Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 19:55:00 to 21-MAY-22 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along Hwy. 319.

Lightning in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 20:00:00 to 21-MAY-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMMACK VLG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a structure fire on Ridge Rd. due to a lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 20:20:00 to 21-MAY-22 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down and blocking one lane of traffic on I-430.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 20:35:00 to 21-MAY-22 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures were received of large trees that were blown over on Cedar Hill Rd., one of which was fallen on a house. The house did not appear to be significantly damaged. The time is based on radar data.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 21-MAY-22 21:20:00 to 21-MAY-22 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public