Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:49PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 649 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Russell, or 10 miles northwest of Augusta, moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Augusta... Bald Knob...
Russell... Pryor...
Hurricane Lake WMA... Bradford...
Worden... Velvet Ridge...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
eastern and central Arkansas.
Area Description:
White; Woodruff
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR