Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:05PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 5:05pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 705 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gid, or 9 miles south of Melbourne, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
Cushman... Mount Pleasant...
Sidney... Gid...
Croker... Stella...
Lunenburg... Guion...
Lafferty... Sage...
Sandtown...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Sharp; Stone; Izard; Independence
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR