< Arkansas Tornado Warning | Effective 04/28/2026 18:17

Arkansas Tornado Warning | Effective 04/28/2026 18:17

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 8:17PM CDT until April 28 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near New Home, or 8 miles northeast of Madison, moving east at 30 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... Hughes, Madison, Village Creek State Park, Widener, Jennette, New Home, Rawlinson, Whitmore, Cottonwood Corner, Penjur, Jonquil, Mud Lake, Burnt Cane, Round Pond, Greasy Corner, Cicalla, Heth, Clarks Corner, Blackfish, and Kinton. This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 243 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