Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 8:27PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 6:27pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 827 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Blevins, or 7 miles northwest of Prescott, moving east at 25 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...
Burtsell... Gurdon...
Richwoods... Beirne...
Curtis...
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 southwestern
Arkansas.
Area Description:
Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR