Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 6:38PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 7, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thornton, or near Fordyce, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Fordyce... Rison...
Kingsland... Thornton...
Hebron... Mt Elba...
Toledo... Hopeville...
Ivan... Ramsey...
Staves...
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:
Dallas; Cleveland; Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR