Posted in Arkansas May 10, 2019 by

This Spring Is Forecast To Be The Most Active Tornado Season Arkansas Has Seen In Years

2019 isn’t even halfway over but it’s already been a whirlwind for Arkansans. What began as an unusually mild winter, has created the perfect conditions for springtime waterfalls and a plethora of monarch butterflies. Unfortunately this weather has also lead to a surge of ticks and tornadoes. Although we’re used to weathering the storms (both ticks and tornadoes), this year has really tested our resilience.

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Arkansans are no strangers to tornadoes, but this year has already been testing our nerves.
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Tornado season won't be over until June but we're already on the leader board. We're in the top 10 for tornado hits with 18 recorded tornadoes. Thankfully we're no where near close to the #1 spot, which is currently Mississippi with a whopping 83.
This season's tornadoes have already caused extensive damage.
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The tornado that touched down in Pine Bluff earlier this month left four injured but thankfully no causalities. The storm did cause walls to cave at an apartment complex, however. Other areas have suffered from flooding as well as toppled trees and power poles.
Although we're expected to have more tornadoes, we've managed to avoid the disasters seen in past years.
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The super tornado outbreaks of 2008 and 2011 truly tested Arkansans' perseverance. If you'd like to read more about those devastating storms, click right here.
One thing you can count on is our stubbornness. We certainly won't be stay indoors all season.
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Tornado season should be over by June but that doesn't mean we'll be staying indoors until then. The heavy rains have made waterfall chasing a total dream.

But as always, be safe and know when to get off the porch and take shelter during a tornado.

If you’d rather wait for the more consistent weather of summer before enjoying nature, plan for one of these lazy floats.