Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 7:51PM CDT until April 28 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
TORMEG
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
St. Francis County in eastern Arkansas...
Southwestern Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas...
Southeastern Cross County in eastern Arkansas...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 750 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Forrest City, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Forrest City, Hughes, Madison, Palestine, Village Creek State Park,
Caldwell, Colt, Widener, Jennette, New Home, Cottonwood Corner,
Slonikers Mill, Jonquil, Mud Lake, New Castle, Round Pond,
Blackfish, Kinton, North Hughes, and Hicks Station.
This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 233 and
264.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter 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:
Crittenden, AR; Cross, AR; St. Francis, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN