A series of strong low pressure systems formed across the southern Great Plains on February 4,[REF] contributing to record warmth on February 4 and 5 in the southern Plains and lower Mississippi River Valley.
On February 5 at 6:39 am CST (1239 UTC), the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a high risk of severe storms for most of Arkansas,[REF] the first in February since 1998 [REF].