Arkansas, Louisiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/23/2026 20:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 8:45pm
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1044 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Moro Bay State Park to 7 miles southwest of Huttig to 7 miles south of Farmerville. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Crossett and West Crossett around 1105 PM CDT. North Crossett around 1110 PM CDT. Bastrop and Beekman around 1115 PM CDT. Old Milo around 1120 PM CDT. Hamburg, Collinston, and Berlin around 1125 PM CDT. Mer Rouge, Fountain Hill, and Galion around 1130 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Area Description: 
Ashley; Morehouse
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS