Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:06PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 5:06pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 706 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Egypt, or 10 miles west of Bono, 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, Weiner, Cash, Egypt, Greenfield, Apt, Herman, Valley
View, Dryden, Dorothy, Risher, Winesburg, Gilkerson, Otwell, Cary,
Bayou De View State Wildlife Management Area, and Craighead Forest
Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Craighead; Poinsett
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN