Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 11:55AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1154 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Green Forest, or 12 miles east of Berryville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Harrison... Diamond City...
Bergman... Lead Hill...
Omaha... Myrtle...
Roberson Hollow... Self...
Winington... Capps...
Willis... Olvey...
Bellefonte... Alpena...
Crumpler Subdivision... Zinc...
South Lead Hill... Batavia...
Bear Creek Springs... New Hope in Boone County...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Boone County Except Southwest; Boone County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR