Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 933 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Thornton to 7 miles northeast of Louann.
Movement was east at 45 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...
Monticello... Warren...
Fordyce... Hampton...
Hermitage... Wilmar...
Thornton... Harrell...
Ingalls... Plantersville...
Hampton Municipal Airport... Weeks...
Tipton... Herbine...
Ellisville... Hilo...
Hebron... Green Hill...
Brandon... Marks Mill State Park...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dallas; Cleveland; Lincoln; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR