Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:39AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 3:39am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 538 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Prescott, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Arkadelphia... Gurdon...
Whelen Springs... Beirne...
Gum Springs in Clark County... Richwoods...
Burtsell... Joan...
Curtis... Dalark...
Griffithtown... Manning...
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:
Clark; Hot Spring; Dallas
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR