Meteorologist Josh Rugger

(Josh Rugger - 5/14/26) - Get ready for an active and warm weather pattern over the next several days!

Rain chances are expected to ramp up over the next few days!

Grab some custard and enjoy the wonderful weather that’s coming up later this afternoon!

We might finally get a chance to rest in the weather lab, as mostly quiet weather will prevail throughout the work week!

Stay weather aware this evening as strong storms will likely push through Northwest Arkansas!

Keep an eye on the sky Friday evening, because strong storms may roll through our area!

Mostly quiet weather will prevail over the next few days, before storm potential ramps back up over your Mother’s Day weekend!

A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for Faulkner, White, Pope, Johnson, Independence, Logan, Jackson, Lawrence, Polk, Yell, Sharp, Conway, Cleburne, Izard, Van Buren, Scott, Woodruff, Stone, Pike, Searcy, Perry, Montgomery, Newton county(ies) in the KNWA/FOX24 area until May 06 12:00AM CDT. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop in and close to the watch area. Remain weather ready and monitor the latest weather conditions. Stick with your Weather Authority Team for the latest severe weather information.

11:05 AM EXTENDED VIDEO FORECAST (Josh Rugger - 5/5/26) - Isolated severe storms remain possible this afternoon, especially for locations south of the Bobby Hopper Tunnel. Check out this LOADED video forecast for the newest model data, timing and severe risks associated with this complicated setup!