Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:56PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thornton, or near Fordyce, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Fordyce... Thornton...
Weeks... Ellisville...
Tinsman... Chambersville...
Orlando... New Edinburg...
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:
Cleveland; Calhoun; Bradley
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR