< Arkansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 05:04

Arkansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/16/2026 05:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 7:04AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 5:04am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
At 704 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Blevins to over Washington, or extending from 14 miles northwest of Prescott to 7 miles northwest of Hope, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Prescott, Blevins, Washington, McCaskill, Oakhaven and Boughton.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Hempstead; Nevada
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA