Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:38PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thola, or 14 miles west of Mountain View, moving south at 25 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...
Clinton... Fairfield Bay...
Shirley... Thola...
Elba... Old Lexington...
Elberta... Alco...
Parma... Edgemont...
Rushing... Turkey Creek...
Hill Creek Recreation Area... Oxley...
Flag... Arlberg...
Fox... Landis...
Onia... Timbo...
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:
Stone; Cleburne; Southeast Van Buren County; Van Buren County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR