Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 11:18AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1118 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Plainview in Yell County, or near Danville, moving northeast at 30
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...
Danville... Ola...
Plainview in Yell County... Petit Jean River WMA...
Mosley... Mt Nebo State Park...
Corinth... Ranger...
Macedonia in Yell County... Mt George...
Kingston... Chickalah...
Centerville... Sunlight Bay 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.
Area Description:
Northwest Yell County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR