Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 9:18AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 7:18am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 918 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bertha, or 23 miles northeast of Clarksville, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Moore... Bertha...
Smyrna... Dillen...
Ben Hur... Tilly...
Sand Gap... Long Pool Campground...
Lurton... Treat...
Simpson...
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:
Newton County Higher Elevations; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR