Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 10:20PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 8:20pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1018 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hartford, or 13 miles southeast of Poteau, moving southeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Waldron... Cardiff...
Oliver... Morgan Springs...
Bates... Cauthron...
Winfield... Hon...
Y City... Needmore...
Boles... Parks...
Liberty...
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:
Northern Scott County; Central and Southern Scott County
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR