Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:10AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 2:10am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 409 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Piercetown to 6 miles west of Devils Knob.
Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Marshall... Jasper...
Dover... Hector...
Witts Spring... Duff...
Devils Knob... Bohannon...
Elberta... Watts...
Holman... Dillen...
Woodland... Broomfield...
Eula... Walnut...
Marsena... Rocky Hill...
Carver... Moore...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
These storms 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:
Stone; Newton County Higher Elevations; Searcy County Lower Elevations; Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Newton County Lower Elevations; Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations; Van Buren County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR