Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 1:42AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 2 miles south of Pineville to 4 miles southwest
of Hiwasse to 5 miles west of Gentry. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects.
Locations in or near the path include...
Rogers... Bentonville...
Bella Vista... Lowell...
Pea Ridge... Gentry...
Gravette... Cave Springs...
Decatur... Colcord...
Highfill... Springtown...
Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...Hiwasse...
Miller... Centerton...
Avoca... Vaughn...
Healing Springs... Rocky Comfort...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 81 and 93.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
northwestern Arkansas...and northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description:
Benton; Delaware
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK