Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 8:49PM CDT until May 8 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 849 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of
Prescott, moving east at 45 mph. Hail to near quarter size was
reported earlier in Emmett, Arkansas
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Prescott, Emmet, Rosston, Bodcaw, Bluff City, Cale, Morris, Mount
Moriah, Laneburg, Sutton and Young.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Area Description:
Nevada, AR
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA