Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 6 at 8:19PM CDT until June 6 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 6:19pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 819 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Queen Wilhelmina State Park, or 8 miles north of
Mena, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Beauchamp... Queen Wilhelmina State Park...
Acorn... Y City...
Rich Mountain... Winfield...
Boles... Eagleton...
Needmore...
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:
Polk, AR; Scott, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR