First Response Weather

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Today’s weather at the glance, we have some scattered thunderstorms across northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma, Kansas, Southwest Missouri there in the four corners area and have some strong storms with heavy rain and possible tornadoes down along the coast near our friends in Kentwood, Louisiana, and southern Alabama. While up in the northeast, you will also have tornado watches and possibility of severe storms today.  Brandon and Barton are making their way back from Southern Central Illinois toward Arkansas and the homefront as storms developed today in this afternoon we’ll have more coverage here and on our Brother page Chase-Ex… 

06/17/2026

OK, first response Weather and Chase-Ex fans. We currently have multiple tornado warnings stretching From Central Western Missouri across Missouri into Illinois into Indiana. See attached photographs for affected areas. Also tornado watches and severe thunderstorm watches through the evening hours. Remember in June many tornadoes are nocturnal due to temperatures and heat in the atmosphere Brandon and Barton are both out chasing the same area in Illinois in separate Riggs. I’m here in the studio and will keep you updated as much as possible. 

06/17/2026

Here is an estimated timeline for thunderstorms tomorrow evening. Remain weather aware tomorrow evening, especially across central Missouri.

06/17/2026

Summer officially begins this next Sunday when the summer solstice occurs at 3:24 AM. On this date, Arkansas will see its greatest amount of daylight in 2026.

06/17/2026

Forecast lows tonight into Wednesday morning will be in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Highs on Wednesday afternoon will be in the low 80s to mid 90s.

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

HONDA RECALL | Honda has issued a recall for more than 880,000 vehicles over a risk that rear suspension components could fail. Here's what models are affected: http://www.thv11.com/article/news/nation-world/honda-recall-pilot-ridgeline-passport-acura-road-salt-suspension/507-605ceda4-bb94-4060-95f2-4fc6aa0a5d41?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_THV11

(Photo: The Associated Press)

06/15/2026

The atmosphere will be conducive for severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening into Wednesday night. While exact details remain uncertain, all modes of severe weather are possible, including tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail.