Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 414 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hardy, or 7 miles east of Cherokee Village, moving southeast at 20
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...
Cherokee Village... Highland in Sharp County...
Hardy... Ravenden...
Williford... Ozark Acres...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
eastern and north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Fulton; Sharp; Randolph; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR