Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 11:31AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1129 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Hot Springs to near Carthage. Movement was east
at 25 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...
Hot Springs... Benton...
Hot Springs Village... Malvern...
Sheridan... Haskell...
Rockport... Traskwood...
Leola... Tull...
Carthage... Prattsville...
Poyen... Perla...
Lonsdale... Jenkins Ferry State Park...
Piney in Garland County... Dogwood...
Hot Springs Memorial Field... Lamont...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Garland; Saline; Hot Spring; Grant; Jefferson; Dallas; Cleveland
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR