Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 7:23PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 723 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Oden, or 13 miles west of Mount Ida, moving east at 30 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...
Mount Ida... Norman...
Oden... Mimosa...
Mauldin... Avant...
Black Springs... Pencil Bluff...
Gibbs... Crystal Springs Landing...
Mt Tabor... Fannie...
Pine Ridge... Silver...
Sims... Story...
Hurricane Grove... Washita...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Garland; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR