Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:21AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 121 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cherokee Village, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Cherokee Village... Ash Flat...
Highland in Sharp County... Mammoth Spring...
Hardy... Ravenden Springs...
Mammoth Spring State Park... Dalton...
Williford... Armstrong...
Fryatt... Brakebill...
Middlebrook... Warm Springs...
Saddler Falls... Eleven Point...
Wirth... Saddle...
Ozark Acres... Hamil...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm 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:
Fulton; Sharp; Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR