Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 1:50AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 11:50pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 149 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Rohwer to near Dermott. Movement was southeast
at 25 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...
Dermott... Rohwer...
Arkansas City... Tillar...
Winchester... Jersey Point...
Lucca Landing... McGehee...
Kelso... Reed...
Jerome... Baxter...
Halley... Selma...
Masonville... McArthur...
Collins...
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:
Desha; Drew
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR