Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:36PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Valley Springs to near Erbie to near
Kingston. Movement was south at 15 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...
Jasper... Lost Valley State Park...
Piercetown... Carver...
Erbie... Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area...
Pruitt... Boxley...
Marble Falls... Yardelle...
Compton... Low Gap...
Vendor... Parthenon...
Gum Springs in Newton County... Gaither...
Ponca... Hasty...
Mt Sherman...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Boone County Except Southwest; Newton County Higher Elevations; Boone County Higher Elevations; Newton County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR