Severe Thunderstorm Warning 03/06/2026 22:42 Arkansas

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 7 at 12:42AM CST until March 7 at 1:15AM CST by NWS Tulsa OK
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 10:42pm
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
At 1242 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles west of Seligman, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations in or near the path include... Bentonville... Pea Ridge... Hill Top... Gateway... Avoca... Rogers... This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 88 and 90.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for northwestern Arkansas. A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Benton, AR
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov