Severe thunderstorms capable of tornadoes have initiated over the Arklatex region this afternoon, with a tornado warning currently in effect for Little River County including the town of Ashdown. Meanwhile, a tornado watch has been issued farther east, over areas of Mississippi and Alabama. It is expected that thunderstorms will continue to develop this afternoon and into the evening. An area stretching from Springfield, MO through western Arkansas into northern Louisiana is currently being monitored for development, with a tornado watch having just been issued for most of western AR. Multiple streamers are currently in the field, so be sure to follow along on the Live page!