Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 10:17AM CDT until April 28 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 1017 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southeast
of Springtown, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations in or near the path include...
Fayetteville... Springdale...
Siloam Springs... Tontitown...
Cave Springs... Highfill...
Springtown... Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...
Johnson... Elm Springs...
Fairmount... Savoy...
Healing Springs... Gallitin...
Rocky Comfort... Wheeler...
This includes Interstate 49 near mile marker 66, and between mile
markers 68 and 70.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Benton, AR; Washington, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK