Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 11:57AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 9:57am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1157 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Poison Springs State Park, or 8 miles west of Camden, moving east at
15 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...
Camden... Poison Springs State Park...
Cullendale... Highland Industrial Park...
East Camden... Harmony Grove...
Frenchport... Elliot...
Locust Bayou... Fairview in Ouachita County...
Warner... Buena Vista...
Cross Roads in Ouachita County...
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:
Ouachita; Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender: