Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 7, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 300 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Muddy Creek WMA, or 11 miles north of Mount Ida, moving northeast at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Plainview in Yell County... Muddy Creek WMA...
Avant... Chula...
Gibbs... Kingston...
Mt Tabor... Fannie...
Lena Landing Rec Area... Rover...
Silver... Hamilton...
Onyx... Fourche Mountain Recreation Are...
Hurricane Grove... Story...
Sunlight Bay Park... Washita...
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:
Perry; Garland; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR