Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 12:11AM CDT until April 26 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 10:11pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1211 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles west of Bodcaw, or 8 miles southeast of Hope,
moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Hope, Perrytown, Willisville, Bodcaw, Patmos, Sutton and Falcon.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Area Description:
Hempstead, AR; Lafayette, AR; Nevada, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA