Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:16PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Highland in Sharp County, or 7 miles southeast of Ash
Flat, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Cherokee Village... Ash Flat...
Cave City... Highland in Sharp County...
Franklin... Myron...
Evening Shade... Smithville...
Center... Maxville...
Calamine... Poughkeepsie...
Nelsonville... Sitka...
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:
Sharp; Izard; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR