Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:35AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 1:35am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 334 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
DeGray Lake State Park, or 10 miles north of Arkadelphia, moving east
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hot Springs... Benton...
Bryant... Arkadelphia...
Malvern... Haskell...
Rockport... Caddo Valley...
Traskwood... Tull...
Prattsville... Poyen...
Perla... Jenkins Ferry State Park...
Thiel... DeGray Lake State Park...
Dogwood... Salem in Saline County...
Bauxite... Donaldson...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Garland; Saline; Clark; Hot Spring; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR