Special Weather Statement 12/28/2024 09:09 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 11:09AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 9:09am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 9:45am
Description: 
At 1109 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Green Hill, or 12 miles southeast of Warren, moving northeast at 35 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... Green Hill... Ladelle... Prairie Grove... New Hope in Drew County... Valley... Lacey...
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: 
Bradley; Drew
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR