Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1134 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Cedar, or 20 miles west of Mena, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Beauchamp... Opal...
Mountain Fork... Polk County Fairgrounds...
Mena Intermountain Airport... Queen Wilhelmina State Park...
Acorn... Black Fork...
Board Camp... Ink...
Potter... Boles...
Dallas... Shady Grove...
Rocky... Black Fork Mountain Wilderness...
Nunley... Camp Pioneer...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for western
Arkansas.
Area Description:
Northern Scott County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR