Arkansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/11/2026 20:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 10:26PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 8:26pm
Expires: 
June 11, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1026 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Pea Ridge, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... Rogers... Bentonville... Bella Vista... Pea Ridge... Garfield... Centerton... Avoca... Gateway... Hill Top... Beaver Lake... Walnut Hill... Larue... This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 86 and 93.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northwestern Arkansas.
Area Description: 
Benton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov