Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 5:58am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 758 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 4 miles northwest of Hiwasse to 4 miles south of
Eldon. Movement was east at 40 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...
Fayetteville... Springdale...
Rogers... Bentonville...
Bella Vista... Tahlequah...
Siloam Springs... Stilwell...
Jay... Lowell...
Farmington... Pea Ridge...
Prairie Grove... Gentry...
Tontitown... Gravette...
Lincoln... Cave Springs...
Decatur... Westville...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 54 and 93.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Benton; Washington; Delaware; Cherokee; Adair
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK