Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 12:22AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 10:22pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1222 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Crater Of Diamonds State Park, or near Murfreesboro, moving southeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Murfreesboro... Okolona...
Halfway... Crater Of Diamonds State Park...
Delight... Antoine...
Billstown... Burtsell...
Shawmut... Pike City...
Hollywood... Pisgah...
Roy...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Pike; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR