Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 6:11pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 810 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Caney Creek Wilderness, or 12 miles north of Umpire, moving northeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Big Fork... Norman...
Hartley... Black Springs...
Opal... Mimosa...
Langley... Little Missouri Falls Recreatio...
Pine Ridge... Bard Springs Recreation Area...
Shady Lake Recreation Area... Caney Creek Wilderness...
Roaring Branch Natural Area... Albert Pike Recreation Area...
Shady...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm 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 western and
southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Pike; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR