Photo courtesy of Photos.com Mar 10, 2012; 2:30 PM ET
A potent storm system coming out of the Four Corners region will spark a round of damaging thunderstorms across the Arklatex on Sunday.
All signs point to a decent setup for severe thunderstorms Sunday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
Strong winds coming out of the Gulf region combined with abundant moisture and the approaching storm system will set the stage for showers and strong thunderstorms from eastern Oklahoma and northeastern Texas through much of southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana.
Widespread rain and a few thunderstorms will be ongoing across eastern Texas, Oklahoma and western Arkansas Sunday morning.
As stronger winds aloft move into the region, the scattered thunderstorms will organize into a more solid band of storms.
These storms will increase in intensity into Sunday afternoon, especially with a few breaks of sun which will help to further destabilize the atmosphere.
Damaging wind gusts and torrential, blinding downpours appear to be the main threats from these thunderstorms from Tyler and Longview, Texas, through Shreveport and Monroe, La., northward to Little Rock, Ark.
AccuWeather.com meteorologists are also becoming concerned for increasing tornado potential across this region. There is enough twisting of the winds in the atmosphere that a few tornadoes could develop, especially if there is more sunshine than we're currently expecting.
The best chance for tornadoes looks to be across central and southern Arkansas where the winds are more favorable for rotating storms.
Farther to the west, beneficial rains will fall in central and northeastern Texas into the day on Sunday.
For more information on the upcoming severe weather potential, please visit the AccuWeather.com Severe Weather Center.
Stay tuned to AccuWeather.com for more information on the tornado potential across the Arklatex region on Sunday as well as local media outlets for potential watches and warnings.
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