Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 1:22AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 11:22pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Yancopin, or near Pea Ridge, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pea Ridge... Rohwer...
Arkansas City... Watson...
Yancopin... Jersey Point...
Lucca Landing... Trusten Holder WMA...
Kelso... Merrisach Lake...
Pendleton... Morgan Point Recreation Area...
McArthur...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Arkansas; Desha
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR