Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jerusalem, or 21 miles north of Morrilton, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Clinton... Fairfield Bay...
Dover... Hector...
Damascus... Twin Groves...
Fairfield Bay Marina... Claude...
Cleveland... Broomfield...
Catholic Point... Solo...
Whipple... Jerusalem...
Blick... Choctaw...
Taral... Bee Branch...
Appleton... Beverage Town...
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for central
Arkansas.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Conway; Faulkner; Southern Pope County; Southeast Van Buren County; Pope County Higher Elevations; Van Buren County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR