Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 6:36AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 4:36am
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 5:00am
Description:
At 636 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Greers Ferry to near Heber
Springs. Movement was east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Batesville... Heber Springs...
Newark... Pangburn...
Pleasant Plains... Oil Trough...
Concord... Russell...
Magness... Moorefield...
Salado... Steprock...
Southside in Independence Count...Bradford...
Sulphur Rock... Letona...
Bethesda... Ben...
Almond... Hickory Flat...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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:
Stone; Independence; Cleburne; Jackson; White
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR