Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 1:18AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 11:18pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 118 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hot Springs, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hot Springs... Benton...
Bryant... Hot Springs Village...
Haskell... Lonsdale...
Salem in Saline County... Hot Springs National Park...
Bauxite... Avilla...
Nance... Congo...
Gulpha Gorge... Grape...
Crows... Bland...
Owensville...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Garland; Saline; Hot Spring
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR