Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 1:11AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 11:11pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 111 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mountain Fork, or 16 miles west of Mena, moving northeast 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...
Mena... Waldron...
Beauchamp... Mountain Fork...
Oliver... Morgan Springs...
Queen Wilhelmina State Park... Bates...
Acorn... Black Fork...
Winfield... Potter...
Boles... Shady Grove...
Cauthron... Rocky...
Black Fork Mountain Wilderness... Hon...
Cedar Creek... Camp Pioneer...
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:
Northern Scott County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR