Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 9:33pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1133 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over
Bonanza, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Fort Smith... Greenwood...
Pocola... Hackett...
Huntington... Bonanza...
Excelsior... Jenny Lind...
Rye Hill... Jenson...
Witcherville...
This includes Interstate 540 between mile markers 13 and 14.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
west central Arkansas...and southeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description:
North and Central Sebastian; Southern Sebastian; Northern Le Flore
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK