Special Weather Statement 12/28/2024 05:54 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 7:54AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 5:54am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 6:30am
Description: 
At 753 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McNeil, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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... Stephens... Troy...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Ouachita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR