Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 12:43PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bethlehem, or 11 miles northeast of Morrilton, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Heber Springs... Clinton...
Fairfield Bay... Greenbrier...
Greers Ferry... Wooster...
Quitman... Guy...
Rose Bud... Damascus...
Enola... Twin Groves...
Mount Vernon... Higden...
Fairfield Bay Marina... Gravel Hill...
Fairbanks... Whipple...
Sugar Loaf Recreation Area... Springhill...
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:
Cleburne; Faulkner; White; Southeast Van Buren County
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR