Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 2:45am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 444 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Wye Mountain to 8 miles south
of Williams Junction. Movement was east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Little Rock... North Little Rock...
Sherwood... Jacksonville...
Cabot... West Little Rock...
Maumelle... Downtown Little Rock...
North Little Rock Airport... Little Rock AFB...
Ward... Mayflower...
Austin in Lonoke County... Argenta...
Old Austin... Parnell...
Gravel Ridge... Olmstead...
Roland in Pulaski County... Protho Junction...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Faulkner; Perry; Saline; Pulaski; Lonoke
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR