Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Heavener to near Big Cedar to near
Octavia. Movement was east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size 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...
Mena... Waldron...
Hatfield... Beauchamp...
Cardiff... Opal...
Mountain Fork... Polk County Fairgrounds...
Mena Intermountain Airport... Oliver...
Morgan Springs... Queen Wilhelmina State Park...
Bates... Acorn...
Black Fork... Board Camp...
Winfield... Ink...
Potter... Boles...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Northern Scott County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR