Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Rogers
to 3 miles northwest of Highfill. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and 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...
Garfield... Rogers...
Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...Beaver Lake...
Larue... Cave Springs...
Bentonville... Pea Ridge...
Avoca... Gateway...
Beaver... Centerton...
Rocky Comfort... Busch...
War Eagle... Fairmount...
Hill Top... Elm Springs...
Highfill... Walnut Hill...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 74 and 93.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northwestern
Arkansas.
Area Description:
Benton; Carroll; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK