Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 5:18PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 7, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 518 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cherokee Village, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Cherokee Village... Highland in Sharp County...
Mammoth Spring... Hardy...
Mammoth Spring State Park... Fryatt...
Saddler Falls... Saddle...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Fulton; Sharp
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR