Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 3:13PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Piercetown, or near Jasper, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Jasper... Eula...
Piercetown... Carver...
Bass... Crossroad...
Vendor... Parthenon...
Gum Springs in Newton County... Mt Judea...
Cowell... Hasty...
Lurton...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Newton County Higher Elevations; Newton County Lower Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR