Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 5:30am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 729 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Beirne, or 8 miles northeast of Prescott, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Okolona... Beirne...
Gum Springs in Clark County... Richwoods...
Donaldson... Burtsell...
Curtis... Manning...
Joan... Dalark...
Griffithtown...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clark; Hot Spring; Dallas
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR