Tornado Warning Arkansas | Effective 03/15/2026 16:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 6:56PM CDT until March 15 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
TORMEG The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Lee County in eastern Arkansas... Northern Phillips County in eastern Arkansas... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 656 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Palmer, or 7 miles west of Marvell, moving east at 40 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... Marvell, Helena-West Helena, St Francis National Park, Lexa, Rondo, Watkins Corner, Lagrange, Jeffersonville, Haleside, Quarles, Wycamp, Latour, Turkey Scratch, Vineyard, Helena Crossing, Cypress Corner, Poplar Grove, Huma, Big Creek Corner, and Barton.
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: 
Lee, AR; Phillips, AR
Forcast Office: 
NWS Memphis TN