Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 8:45am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1045 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Cardiff, or 11 miles southeast of Waldron, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Mena... Waldron...
Mount Ida... Wickes...
Grannis... Hatfield...
Norman... Oden...
Vandervoort... Beauchamp...
Cardiff... Little Missouri Falls Recreatio...
Mountain Fork... Bard Springs Recreation Area...
Mauldin... Albert Pike Recreation Area...
Muddy Creek WMA... Opal...
Mimosa... Cossatot River State Park...
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Northern Scott County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR