Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 8:59PM CDT until May 8 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 859 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Moffett, moving
southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations in or near the path include...
Fort Smith... Van Buren...
Cedarville... Greenwood...
Alma... Barling...
Pocola... Muldrow...
Roland... Lavaca...
Arkoma... Dyer...
Hackett... Bonanza...
Moffett... Rudy...
Excelsior... Fort Smith Regional Airport...
Short... Bloomer...
This includes the following highways,
Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 0 and 17.
Interstate 40 in Oklahoma between mile markers 318 and 328.
Interstate 540 between mile markers 1 and 14.
Interstate 49 between mile markers 22 and 24.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Crawford, AR; Sebastian, AR; Le Flore, OK; Sequoyah, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK