Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 2:06AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2025 - 12:06am
Expires:
April 30, 2025 - 12:30am
Description:
At 205 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mountain Fork, or 16 miles west of Mena, moving northeast at 35 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...
Black Fork... Beauchamp...
Rich Mountain... Queen Wilhelmina State Park...
Black Fork Mountain Wilderness... Mountain Fork...
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.
Area Description:
Northern Scott County; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR