Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:00am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1200 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pottsville, or near Russellville, moving east 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...
Russellville... Morrilton...
Atkins... Pottsville...
Bethlehem... Hill Creek...
Happy Bend... Solgohachia...
Claude... Cleveland...
Catholic Point... Hattieville...
Middleton... Lanty...
Mallet Town... Jerusalem...
Galla Creek WMA... St. Vincent...
Blick... Springfield...
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:
Conway; Faulkner; Southern Pope County; Southeast Van Buren County
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR