Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 24 at 4:59PM CDT until April 24 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 25 miles northwest
of Gillham, or 30 miles northwest of De Queen, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Watson, Smithville and Plunketville.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT Friday for a
portion of southeast Oklahoma.
Area Description:
McCurtain, OK
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov