< Arkansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/27/2026 14:18

Arkansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/27/2026 14:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 4:18PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near South West City, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Benton County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northwestern Arkansas...and northeastern Oklahoma.
Area Description: 
Benton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK