Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 4:52AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 2:52am
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 452 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 20 miles north of Gillham to 34 miles
northwest of Broken Bow, or extending from 21 miles northwest of
Umpire to 50 miles northwest of De Queen, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Sherwood, Mount Herman, Bethel, Battiest, Smithville, Hochatown,
Watson, Pickens, Plunketville and Ringold.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
McCurtain
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: