Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 12:39AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1239 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Meyers, or 13 miles east of Mount Ida, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hot Springs... Hot Springs Village...
Malvern... Mountain Pine...
Rockport... Hot Springs Memorial Field...
Jessieville... Meyers...
Lake Ouachita State Park... Lofton...
Rockwell... Hot Springs National Park...
Magnet Cove... Oaklawn Racetrack...
Bonnerdale... Sunshine...
Royal... Gulpha Gorge...
Hempwallace... Red Oak...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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:
Garland; Saline; Hot Spring; Central and Eastern Montgomery County
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR