Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 10:04PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 8:04pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1003 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Blue Mountain, or 10 miles east of Booneville, moving southeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Paris... Danville...
Magazine... Blue Mountain...
Stonehouse Recreation Area... Mount Magazine...
Fourche Valley... Belleville...
Havana... Corinth...
Wing... Ranger...
Macedonia in Yell County... Waveland...
Waltreak... Kingston...
Rover... Sugar Grove...
Driggs... Onyx...
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.
Area Description:
Western and Northern Logan County; Northwest Yell County; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR