Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 4:23AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 2:23am
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
At 423 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Marshall, moving northeast at 50 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...
Calico Rock... Norfork...
Pineville... Herron...
Gorby... Rodney...
Culp... Blanchard Springs Campground...
Big Flat... Mt Olive in Izard County...
Morning Star... Landis...
Gunner Pool Campground... Barkshed Campground...
Jordan... Harriet...
Push Mountian... Fifty-Six...
Boswell... Optimus...
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:
Marion; Baxter; Stone; Izard; Searcy County Lower Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR