Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:31AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 10:31pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1231 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near White River National Wildlife Refuge to 10
miles west of Crumrod. Movement was south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Yancopin... Jersey Point...
Trusten Holder WMA... Indian Bay...
Ethel... De Luce...
Weber... Tichnor...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Monroe; Arkansas; Desha
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR