< Arkansas Tornado Warning | Effective 04/28/2026 18:30

Arkansas Tornado Warning | Effective 04/28/2026 18:30

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 8:30PM CDT until April 28 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 830 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southeast of Ingalls, or 13 miles northwest of Crossett, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Crossett and Old Milo around 835 PM CDT. Hamburg and Fountain Hill around 840 PM CDT. Snyder around 855 PM CDT. Portland around 905 PM CDT. Montrose and Parkdale around 910 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Blanchton.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Ashley, AR
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS