Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:23PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jasper, 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...
Jasper... Lost Valley State Park...
Piercetown... Erbie...
Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area... Walnut...
Bass... Wayton...
Mossville... Boxley...
Crossroad... Low Gap...
Vendor... Swain...
Parthenon... Gum Springs in Newton County...
Mt Judea... Deer...
Cowell... Nail...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
western and north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Newton County Higher Elevations; Newton County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR