Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jacksonport, or 8 miles west of Newport, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Newport... Diaz...
Oil Trough... Jacksonport...
Tupelo... Algoa...
McFadden... Campbell Station...
Beedeville... Amagon...
Weldon... Balch...
Blackville... Olyphant...
Shoffner... Thida...
Ingleside... Stegall...
Erwin... Macks...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
eastern and north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Independence; Jackson; Woodruff
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR