Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 12:04PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 10:04am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1204 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Beauchamp, or 9 miles northeast of Mena, moving
east at 10 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...
Acorn... Y City...
Pine Ridge... Needmore...
Cherry Hill in Polk County... Boles...
Parks...
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:
Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender: