Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:08AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 4:08am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 608 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 26
miles north of Broken Bow, or 35 miles northwest of De Queen, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Smithville, Watson, Sherwood and Plunketville.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
McCurtain
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: