Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 2:04PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2025 - 12:04pm
Expires:
April 20, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 204 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Arkinda to near Cookville.
Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bokhoma, Almont, Moon, Cerrogordo, Spring Hill, De Queen, New Boston,
Geneva, Central, Foreman, De Kalb, Us 259 And I 30 Intersection,
Shinewell, Arkinda, Omaha, Wallace, Tom, America, Horatio, and Dalby
Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
Arkansas...southeastern Oklahoma...and northeastern Texas.
Area Description:
Sevier; Little River; McCurtain; Bowie; Morris
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA