Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:24AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 3:24am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 524 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Sheridan, moving east at 45 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...
Pine Bluff... White Hall...
Altheimer... Humphrey...
Pine Bluff Arsenal... Madding...
Warbritton... Richardson...
Sulphur Springs... Wabbaseka...
Sherrill... Ain...
Pastoria... Cornerstone...
Glenlake... Watson Chapel...
Clear Lake... Hardin...
Dexter... Rob Roy...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Grant; Jefferson; Arkansas
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR