Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 5:25AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 3:25am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 524 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Thola to Clinton to near Pottsville.
Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Conway... Russellville...
Heber Springs... Morrilton...
Mountain View... Clinton...
Fairfield Bay... Greenbrier...
Atkins... Pottsville...
Greers Ferry... Wooster...
Quitman... Guy...
Pangburn... Rose Bud...
Cushman... Damascus...
Enola... Twin Groves...
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; Independence; Cleburne; Conway; Faulkner; White; Southern Pope County; Southeast Van Buren County; Van Buren County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR