Arkansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 16:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:01PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 600 PM CDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm producing a landspout near Lonoke, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, winds in excess of 40 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Broadcast media. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Little Rock... Lonoke... Carlisle... Keo... McCreanor... Plum Bayou Mounds SP... Sisemore... Meto... Scott... Baucum... Bevis Corner... Willow Beach... Culler... Toltec... Kerr... Pettus... Galloway... Terry Lock and Dam...
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. 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: 
Pulaski; Lonoke
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov