Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Jessieville to 8 miles
northwest of Lake Ouachita State Park. Movement was southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Mountain Pine...
Lonsdale... Hot Springs Memorial Field...
Jessieville... Lake Ouachita State Park...
Lofton... Rockwell...
Hot Springs National Park... Piney in Garland County...
Avant... Oaklawn Racetrack...
Mt Tabor... Sunshine...
Royal... Lena Landing Rec Area...
Gulpha Gorge... Hamilton...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Perry; Garland; Saline; Hot Spring; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR