Arkansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/22/2026 01:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 3:28AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 1:28am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
At 327 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near White River National Wildlife Refuge, moving southwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 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... Pea Ridge... White River National Wildlife R... Watson... Yancopin... Trusten Holder WMA... Kelso... Merrisach Lake... Morgan Point Recreation Area...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Arkansas; Desha
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR