Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:28PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 627 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Meto, or near Lonoke. This storm was nearly stationary. Outflow
winds ahead of this storm may also gust to 40 to 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Little Rock... North Little Rock...
Sherwood... Jacksonville...
Downtown Little Rock... Lonoke...
North Little Rock Airport... Argenta...
Gravel Ridge... Meto...
Protho Junction... Sweet Home...
Lakewood... Sisemore...
Sylvan Hills... McAlmont...
South Bend... Scott...
Levy... Gibson...
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:
Pulaski; Lonoke
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov