Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 11:26AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 9:26am
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1126 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ladelle, or 9 miles south of Monticello, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Monticello... Dermott...
Tillar... Winchester...
Green Hill... Omega...
Ladelle... Prairie Grove...
Jerome... Baxter...
New Hope in Drew County... Gourd...
Florence... Enon...
Tyro... Selma...
Yukon... Collins...
Montongo... Coleman...
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:
Lincoln; Desha; Drew
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR