Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 9:54PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 7:54pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 954 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Poison Springs State Park, or 7 miles west of Camden, 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...
Camden... Delhi...
Poison Springs State Park... Cullendale...
East Camden... Highland Industrial Park...
Eagle Mills... Harmony Grove...
Chidester... Frenchport...
Elliot... Amy...
Locust Bayou... Fairview in Ouachita County...
Warner... Bragg City...
Bearden... Millville...
Buena Vista... Stephens...
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:
Ouachita; Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR