Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 9:31PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:31pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 930 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jenny Lind to near Excelsior to near
Huntington. Movement was east at 40 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...
Booneville... Paris...
Mansfield... Magazine...
Subiaco... Hartman...
Ratcliff... Blue Mountain...
Echo... Mount Magazine...
Coal Hill... Caulksville...
Barber... Roseville...
Chismville... Liberty...
Hunt... Wilkins...
Corley... Grayson...
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:
Southern Johnson County; Western and Northern Logan County; Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Southern and Eastern Logan County
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR