< Arkansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 18:14

Arkansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 18:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 8:14PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fulton, or 11 miles west of Hope, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Hope, Emmet, Perrytown, Rosston, Fulton, Willisville, Bodcaw, Bluff City, Cale, McNab, Oakhaven, Sutton, Laneburg, Mount Moriah, Morris, Waterloo and Young.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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: 
Hempstead; Nevada; Miller
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA