Arkansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 10:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 12:12PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
At 1212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bald Knob, or 10 miles northeast of Searcy, moving northeast 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... Bald Knob... Judsonia... Russell... Bradford... Worden... Heffington... Velvet Ridge... Providence...
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: 
Jackson; White; Woodruff
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR