Special Weather Statement 04/26/2025 17:41 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 7:41PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2025 - 5:41pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Dierks to near Corinth to 7 miles southeast of Nashville. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Muddy Fork, McCaskill, Center Point, Dierks, Nashville, Corinth, Mineral Springs, and Tollette.
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 1000 PM CDT for southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description: 
Howard; Hempstead
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA