Welcome To The Official Arkansas Weather Watchers Website!
This website is where you can find all of the weather information you need in one spot!
We are a team of NOAA Skywarn Certified and Atmospheric Sciences educated men dedicated to keeping Arkansans safe each and every day. We are glad you have chosen us as your source for all things Arkansas weather and are so happy to have you apart of the AWW family.
Below you will find out more information about who we are and what we do. Thank you for stopping by!
We are a team of NOAA Skywarn Certified and Atmospheric Sciences educated men dedicated to keeping Arkansans safe each and every day. We are glad you have chosen us as your source for all things Arkansas weather and are so happy to have you apart of the AWW family.
Below you will find out more information about who we are and what we do. Thank you for stopping by!
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So Who Are We & What Do We Do Here At Arkansas Weather Watchers??
Keeping you ahead of the storm since 2014, we are your source for EVERYTHING Arkansas Weather. We are the original Arkansas Weather Watchers in the state. We are a NOAA WEATHER-READY NATION AMBASSADOR. If it matters to you, it matters to us.
Our seven-day forecasts will help you prepare for the week ahead. In times of severe or winter weather conditions, our wall-to-wall coverage will be thorough, from the first watch issued to the last storm exiting the state. Our advance notice for potential severe weather or winter weather will keep you days ahead of the storm. Through our in-depth forecast discussions and live video streams, our team will show you everything that you can expect as the event nears.
In addition, we will also give you inclement weather closings as well as road conditions. We also have a chase team that on the worst days will be out in the field giving us and you eyes on the ground while the team in the weather center covers radar across the state keeping you ahead of the storm.
Our chase team, Arkansas Storm Hunters, will bring you coverage from the field all day long during higher risk days. We chase Arkansas first but we will also chase into Dixie and Tornado Ally!
We cover from state line to state line and every county in between, making us your best online source for weather reports in Arkansas. If you have any questions at all feel free to email us at [email protected]
Our seven-day forecasts will help you prepare for the week ahead. In times of severe or winter weather conditions, our wall-to-wall coverage will be thorough, from the first watch issued to the last storm exiting the state. Our advance notice for potential severe weather or winter weather will keep you days ahead of the storm. Through our in-depth forecast discussions and live video streams, our team will show you everything that you can expect as the event nears.
In addition, we will also give you inclement weather closings as well as road conditions. We also have a chase team that on the worst days will be out in the field giving us and you eyes on the ground while the team in the weather center covers radar across the state keeping you ahead of the storm.
Our chase team, Arkansas Storm Hunters, will bring you coverage from the field all day long during higher risk days. We chase Arkansas first but we will also chase into Dixie and Tornado Ally!
We cover from state line to state line and every county in between, making us your best online source for weather reports in Arkansas. If you have any questions at all feel free to email us at [email protected]
OUR COVERAGE AREA:
Arkansas. Plain and simple. Any town big or small. We love our state and we enjoy what we do. We do occasionally during very active periods extend coverage to eastern Oklahoma, Northeast Texas, North Louisiana, West and North Mississippi and of course the Gulf Coast during tropical season.
Arkansas. Plain and simple. Any town big or small. We love our state and we enjoy what we do. We do occasionally during very active periods extend coverage to eastern Oklahoma, Northeast Texas, North Louisiana, West and North Mississippi and of course the Gulf Coast during tropical season.
OUR FORECAST REGIONS:
We divide our forecasts into sections that will be easy for you to figure out where you need to look for that days forecast or special outlooks. Our short range is divided into in geographical areas that are commonly heard around the state. This way you can easily find your region and a town near you to figure out how to plan your day. Anything long range is divided into simple sections so its easy for you to understand which area is being talked about, mostly used in our nightly forecast.
We divide our forecasts into sections that will be easy for you to figure out where you need to look for that days forecast or special outlooks. Our short range is divided into in geographical areas that are commonly heard around the state. This way you can easily find your region and a town near you to figure out how to plan your day. Anything long range is divided into simple sections so its easy for you to understand which area is being talked about, mostly used in our nightly forecast.
The Team That Makes Arkansas Weather Watchers Happen:
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Derek Smith
Founder-CEO/Chief Forecaster/AWW Storm Chaser
My name is Derek Smith. I reside in Little Rock with my loving wife and biggest supporter Erica Smith and my beautiful daughter Ainslae Magnolia Rose and my son Kasen Reed Daniel. I am the founder of this page and this team. This page and this team in what has quickly become your #1 source for all things Arkansas weather. I have studied weather and atmospheric science since I was 5 years old. I am the Chief Forecaster on the team. From late nights studying data to watching satellite for storms track to being in the middle of a tornado, you name it I have done it. I am Arkansas Skywarn certified through the National Weather Service in Little Rock. I also have a background in atmospheric science through various programs. I claim to be the brains behind this operation, but none of it would be possible without you our viewers, my amazing team that has made a dream become reality and of course all the glory goes to our Heavenly Father, because without him, none of this is possible. We look forward to continuing to grow with you and hope you love what we do. We do it for YOU ARKANSAS!! Thank you for making us your #1 source for Arkansas weather!
Founder-CEO/Chief Forecaster/AWW Storm Chaser
My name is Derek Smith. I reside in Little Rock with my loving wife and biggest supporter Erica Smith and my beautiful daughter Ainslae Magnolia Rose and my son Kasen Reed Daniel. I am the founder of this page and this team. This page and this team in what has quickly become your #1 source for all things Arkansas weather. I have studied weather and atmospheric science since I was 5 years old. I am the Chief Forecaster on the team. From late nights studying data to watching satellite for storms track to being in the middle of a tornado, you name it I have done it. I am Arkansas Skywarn certified through the National Weather Service in Little Rock. I also have a background in atmospheric science through various programs. I claim to be the brains behind this operation, but none of it would be possible without you our viewers, my amazing team that has made a dream become reality and of course all the glory goes to our Heavenly Father, because without him, none of this is possible. We look forward to continuing to grow with you and hope you love what we do. We do it for YOU ARKANSAS!! Thank you for making us your #1 source for Arkansas weather!
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Cameron Barnes
Assistant Chief Forecaster/Co-Founder of Arkansas Weather Watchers
Hello Arkansas! My name is Cameron Barnes. I currently reside in Little Rock, AR! I am Skywarn certified through the NWS in Little Rock. I am the Assistant Chief Forecaster. My goal on this page is to give our followers the most accurate weather information I can and I am the guy making the videos and livestream that you guys see on our Facebook, YouTube, Roku and Amazon Fire TV! I also plan on going to college to obtain a meteorology degree. This is an excellent team and I am very proud to be on it! You can always count on us for the most accurate weather information!
Assistant Chief Forecaster/Co-Founder of Arkansas Weather Watchers
Hello Arkansas! My name is Cameron Barnes. I currently reside in Little Rock, AR! I am Skywarn certified through the NWS in Little Rock. I am the Assistant Chief Forecaster. My goal on this page is to give our followers the most accurate weather information I can and I am the guy making the videos and livestream that you guys see on our Facebook, YouTube, Roku and Amazon Fire TV! I also plan on going to college to obtain a meteorology degree. This is an excellent team and I am very proud to be on it! You can always count on us for the most accurate weather information!
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Jim Strickland
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster/Page Manager/Content Provider
My name is Jim Strickland and I reside in Mena with my lovely wife Datha. I am what they call the old school forecaster here on AWW. I have been Skywarn Certified for many years and bring a combination of old and new to the forecasting side of things. I also am the mastermind behind "Arkie" our sometimes funny, sometimes factual tidbit during the week.
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster/Page Manager/Content Provider
My name is Jim Strickland and I reside in Mena with my lovely wife Datha. I am what they call the old school forecaster here on AWW. I have been Skywarn Certified for many years and bring a combination of old and new to the forecasting side of things. I also am the mastermind behind "Arkie" our sometimes funny, sometimes factual tidbit during the week.
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Dustin Hoofman
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster
Hey Arkansas! My name is Dustin Hoofman! I joined the AWW weather team back in the Spring of 2022! I assist Noah, Cameron & Derek with forecasts, help with live streams during active periods & am currently in training to run live streams & forecasts in case the main weather center loses power/taking over the weather center if needed! I currently reside in Brookland, AR!
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster
Hey Arkansas! My name is Dustin Hoofman! I joined the AWW weather team back in the Spring of 2022! I assist Noah, Cameron & Derek with forecasts, help with live streams during active periods & am currently in training to run live streams & forecasts in case the main weather center loses power/taking over the weather center if needed! I currently reside in Brookland, AR!
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Noah McGalliard
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster
Hey Arkansas! My name is Noah McGalliard, I'm the youngest member of Arkansas Weather Watchers! I'm currently in school to obtain my Meteorology Degree! I also help Cameron & Derek with Severe/Winter/Tropical Live Stream Coverage. I am also Skywarn Certified and have a deep passion for storms. I currently reside in Delight, AR
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster
Hey Arkansas! My name is Noah McGalliard, I'm the youngest member of Arkansas Weather Watchers! I'm currently in school to obtain my Meteorology Degree! I also help Cameron & Derek with Severe/Winter/Tropical Live Stream Coverage. I am also Skywarn Certified and have a deep passion for storms. I currently reside in Delight, AR
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Meteorologist Johnny Parker
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster
Hey Arkansas! My name is Johnny Parker! Some of you may know me from The Weather Channel from my footage or on Facebook for my forecasts for the Mississippi/Southeast US area! I help the Arkansas Weather Watchers Team with forecasts and with severe weather coverage, along with provide feedback on forecasts
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster
Hey Arkansas! My name is Johnny Parker! Some of you may know me from The Weather Channel from my footage or on Facebook for my forecasts for the Mississippi/Southeast US area! I help the Arkansas Weather Watchers Team with forecasts and with severe weather coverage, along with provide feedback on forecasts
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Austin Erke
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster
Hey Arkansas! My name is Austin Erke! I help Noah and the forecast team with severe/winter/tropical weather coverage along with providing feedback on forecasts for the page
Arkansas Weather Watchers Forecaster
Hey Arkansas! My name is Austin Erke! I help Noah and the forecast team with severe/winter/tropical weather coverage along with providing feedback on forecasts for the page