Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 6:08PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 5 miles
northeast of Cedarville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Cedarville... Mountainburg...
Chester... Rudy...
Lake Fort Smith... Lee Creek...
Fern... Bidville...
Piney... Locke...
Mount Gayler... Lonelm...
Cravens...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 23 and 39.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northwestern
and west central Arkansas.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northwestern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Northern Crawford; Northern Franklin; Southern Crawford; Central and Southern Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK