Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 8:43AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 6:43am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 842 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 3 miles northeast of Pea Ridge to 3 miles
northwest of Fayetteville to 8 miles east of Stilwell. Movement was
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and dime to penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Fayetteville... Springdale...
Rogers... Bentonville...
Bella Vista... Siloam Springs...
Berryville... Stilwell...
Huntsville... Eureka Springs...
Lowell... Farmington...
Pea Ridge... Prairie Grove...
Gentry... Elkins...
Tontitown... West Fork...
Lincoln... Cave Springs...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 43 and 93.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Benton; Carroll; Washington; Madison; Adair
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK