Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:35PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:35pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 735 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Southside in Independence County, or 8 miles south of Batesville,
moving northeast at 25 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...
Batesville... Newark...
Magness... Moorefield...
Salado... Southside in Independence Count...
Sulphur Rock... Charlotte...
Rosie... Gainesboro...
Desha... Pfeiffer...
Locust Grove... Huff...
Hutchinson... Dowdy...
Cord...
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.
Area Description:
Independence
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR