Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 3:23AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 1:23am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 2:15am
Description:
At 323 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Lake Ouachita State Park
to near Meyers to 7 miles southwest of Lofton to near Okolona.
Movement was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Hot Springs... Hot Springs Village...
Arkadelphia... Malvern...
Perryville... Mountain Pine...
Rockport... Caddo Valley...
Perry... Perla...
Adona... Okolona...
Lonsdale... Gum Springs in Clark County...
Jessieville... Meyers...
Lake Ouachita State Park... Lofton...
Rockwell... DeGray Lake State Park...
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Perry; Garland; Saline; Clark; Hot Spring; Dallas; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR