Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1035 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mena, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Mena... Opal...
Polk County Fairgrounds... Mena Intermountain Airport...
Acorn... Big Fork...
Board Camp... Pine Ridge...
Nunley... Ink...
Cherry Hill in Polk County... Dallas...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
western Arkansas.
Area Description:
Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR