Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 7:10PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Petit Jean River WMA, or near Danville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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...
Russellville... Danville...
Dardanelle... Atkins...
Pottsville... Ola...
Petit Jean State Park... Carden Bottoms...
Petit Jean River WMA... Galla Creek WMA...
Mosley... Plainview in Yell County...
Casa... Aplin...
Birta... Lakeview in Yell County...
Ranger... Holla Bend...
Mt George... Pontoon...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Conway; Perry; Southern Pope County; Northwest Yell County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR