Special Weather Statement 12/28/2024 08:52 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 10:52AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 8:52am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 9:15am
Description: 
At 1052 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Monticello, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Monticello... Tillar... Winchester... Reed... Florence... Enon... Selma...
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.
Area Description: 
Desha; Drew
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR