Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:16PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Winchester, or 7 miles west of Rohwer, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Pea Ridge... Dumas...
Rohwer... Mitchellville...
Tillar... Watson...
Winchester... Omega...
Kelso... Reed...
Yukon... McArthur...
Pickens in Desha County...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Desha; Drew
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR