Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 24 at 6:40PM CDT until April 24 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 640 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of
Hope, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Willisville, Bodcaw and Patmos.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT Friday for a
portion of southwest Arkansas.
Area Description:
Hempstead, AR; Nevada, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA