Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 2:14AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 12:14am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 214 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 3 miles northeast of Bella Vista to 3 miles
northwest of Highfill. Movement was southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Springdale... Rogers...
Bentonville... Bella Vista...
Lowell... Pea Ridge...
Gentry... Cave Springs...
Highfill... Garfield...
Springtown... Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...
Hiwasse... Hobbs State Park...
War Eagle... Miller...
Centerton... Avoca...
Gateway... Beaver Lake...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 75 and 93.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Benton
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK