Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jonesboro, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Bono, Lake City, Bay, Brookland, Hergett, Needham, Apt,
Herman, Gum Point, Farrville, Lester, Herndon, Goobertown, and
Craighead Forest Park.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Craighead
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN