Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:48AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 7:48am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 948 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Heavener, or 12 miles south of Poteau, moving southeast 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...
Beauchamp... Queen Wilhelmina State Park...
Mountain Fork... Morgan Springs...
Bates... Black Fork...
Rich Mountain... Black Fork Mountain Wilderness...
Eagleton...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Scott County; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR