Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 2:33PM CDT until April 28 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 233 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Batesville, moving east at 45 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...
Batesville... Newark...
Magness... Moorefield...
Southside in Independence Count...Sulphur Rock...
Bethesda... Charlotte...
Gainesboro... Desha...
Pfeiffer... Locust Grove...
Dowdy... Cord...
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.
Area Description:
Independence, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR