Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 6:40PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Okolona, or 11 miles east of Murfreesboro, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Arkadelphia... Caddo Valley...
Okolona... Gum Springs in Clark County...
Richwoods... Halfway...
Delight... Friendship...
Antoine... Lower Lake Recreation Area...
Curtis... Shawmut...
Pike City... Hollywood...
Pisgah... Griffithtown...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Pike; Clark; Hot Spring
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR