< Arkansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/07/2026 15:57

Arkansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/07/2026 15:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 5:57PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 7, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires: 
June 7, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Bearden, or 15 miles west of Fordyce, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Fordyce... Bearden... Kingsland... Thornton... Tipton... Harlow... Hebron... Holly Springs... Bunn... Hopeville... Ivan... Millville... Ramsey...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Dallas; Cleveland; Ouachita; Calhoun
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR