 to 1991. He lost in a Republican primary race for governor of Arkansas in 1990. Before entering politics, Robinson worked in law enforcement and was elected as Pulaski County Sheriff in 1980. The National Weather Service has confirmed that Arkansas experienced at least six tornadoes as Tropical Storm Beryl blew through the state. All the tornadoes were ruled an EF1 or lower with winds from 65 to 110 miles per hour.