Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:55AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 3:55am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 555 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mount Ida, moving east at 45 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...
Mount Ida... Norman...
Meyers... Mimosa...
Mauldin... Avant...
Black Springs... Crystal Springs Landing...
Fannie... Silver...
Crystal Springs... Hurricane Grove...
Washita... Pearcy...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Garland; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR