The Weather Cryptid

Keeping an eye to the sky in south central Arkansas 🌪️ ⛈️ ⚡️

[The Weather Cryptid @WeatherCryptid]

A 🧵 on mobile homes and tornadoes (1/6)

Most people living in tornado prone areas have heard mobile homes or trailers are unsafe during a tornado. But how unsafe are they? Do you really need to leave during a warning? What about a watch? Where can you go to stay safe? #arwx

[The Weather Cryptid @WeatherCryptid]

A little mammatus action in my front yard this evening #arwx

[Joel Young, CBM @joel_off_air]

HEADS UP⚠️ A Tornado WATCH will likely be issued Tuesday night, which means you should be prepared to take action in case a Tornado Warning is issued.

Be sure to identify your safe place now, so you're not scrambling at the last minute... If you're under a Tornado WATCH, you should be *within steps* of your safe place! #ARwx

[The Weather Cryptid @WeatherCryptid]

The view got even better! #arwx

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Lovely mammatus in Bismarck #arwx

[Zachary Hall @WxZachary]

Tornado Watch for Baxter, Boone, Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Fulton, Garland, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson, Lawrence, Logan, Lonoke, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Newton, Perry, Polk, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph and Saline County in AR until 4:00am.

[James Bryant @JamesBryantWX]

#SPC issues Day 1 Enhanced Convective Risk at Apr 27, 16:50z for LZK https://t.co/ag88P7hMKC

[Todd Yakoubian @ToddYakoubian]

WHOA. Mammatus clouds over Malvern. Samantha McClard #ARWX #ARStormTeam

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@cassiefrey_wx Happy birthday!! 🎉

[NWS Little Rock @NWSLittleRock]

A special weather statement has been issued for Hot Springs AR, Arkadelphia AR and Malvern AR until 9:30 PM CDT

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

12:33pm CDT #SPC_MD 0244 , #arwx #lawx #txwx #okwx, https://t.co/4yAeQYxDaT

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That is Hot Spring county

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Metal patio chairs are totally glazed in ice in Bismarck 🥶 #arwx

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@BismarckRobin @ashederington You’re ready for milk sandwiches! We’re good, made 2 Walmart trips yesterday 🫩 lol

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@BismarckRobin @ashederington Are you guys all prepared for this storm?

[Allen Mashburn @Mashburn4NC]

❄️ Southern Winter Storm Prep Thread ❄️ 🧵

Ice hits the South hard—power outages, burst pipes, slick roads.
60+ tips condensed into essentials. Save & share!

BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 hrs out)
1. Charge devices + power banks
2. Fill gas tanks
3. Get small-bill cash
4. Pick up meds early
5. Download offline content
6. Pick one warm room
7. Know shut-off valves/breaker box
8. Set fridge/freezer colder

❄️ WATER & PIPES
9. Drip faucets on cold nights
10. Open sink cabinets
11. Disconnect hoses
12. Insulate outdoor faucets
13. Know main water shut-off
14. Store extra water (tub, jugs) for flushing

❄️ FOOD PREP
15. Stock 3–5 days no-cook: PB, tuna, crackers, canned fruit/meat
16. Manual can opener
17. Shelf-stable milk
18. Freeze water bottles as ice packs
19. Cooler ready if power out & cold outside
20. Limit fresh perishables

❄️ HEAT & SAFETY
21. Extra blankets/sleeping bags
22. Dry firewood + clear chimney
23. NEVER run generator/grill indoors
24. Test smoke/CO detectors
25. Flashlights + batteries per person
26. Prefer battery lanterns over candles

❄️ VEHICLE & TRAVEL
27. Avoid driving in freezing rain
28. Bridges/overpasses freeze first
29. Car kit: blanket, water, snacks, charger, gloves
30. Fresh wiper fluid/blades
31. Park away from trees
32. Expect flight & highway delays

❄️ POWER OUTAGE
33. Unplug sensitive electronics
34. Battery radio or phone alerts
35. Surge protectors
36. Know local warming centers
37. Extension cords for safe generator use
38. Keep fridge/freezer closed

❄️ PETS & LIVESTOCK
39. Bring pets inside + extra food/water
40. Unfrozen water for outdoor animals
41. Extra bedding/straw
42. Leashes/carriers ready

❄️ MEDICAL/SPECIAL NEEDS
43. List meds & dosages
44. First-aid kit + thermometer
45. Backup batteries for devices
46. Backup location with power if needed

❄️ PROPERTY
47. Move cars from under trees/lines
48. Secure outdoor items
49. Trim trees BEFORE storm
50. Photo property for insurance

DURING: Stay off roads, treat downed lines as live, safe heat only, check on neighbors.

❄️ AFTER
56. Watch for refreeze
57. Check pipes as temps rise
58. Toss fridge food >4 hrs above 40°F
59. No DIY on downed lines
60. Power restoration can take days

KEY: ¼" ice = outages. ½" ice = days of chaos.

Stay safe, y’all! ❄️

[The Weather Cryptid @WeatherCryptid]

@KATVBarry The fog is awful, I almost went off the road, someone in front of me did!

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@Bullfrogscroak Thanks, me too!

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Soup,crackers, ground beef and bread have been hit hard at the Malvern Walmart #arwx

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Almost forgot, milk too!

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@michaelslee71 Yeah I think we are going to have to. Thanks for your input, hearing it from someone else helps.

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Beginning to get worried here in Hot Spring county. We have no generator, no fireplace, and my husband has diabetes and is always cold anyways. Trying to decide whether to ride this out at home or go to family’s house with alternate heating. #arwx