Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:31AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 1:31am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 331 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Kingston to Japton. Movement was east at
50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Marshall... Jasper...
Marsena... Carver...
Erbie... Moore...
Duff... Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area...
Point Peter... Devils Knob...
Lost Valley State Park... Pruitt...
Rosetta... Dillen...
Eula... Piercetown...
Walnut... Bertha...
St. Joe... Pindall...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Newton County Higher Elevations; Searcy County Lower Elevations; Newton County Lower Elevations; Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR