Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 11:04PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 9:04pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1103 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Vandervoort, or 19 miles southwest of Mena, moving east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mena... Wickes...
Hatfield... Vandervoort...
Polk County Fairgrounds... Mccauley...
Cove... Hatton...
Potter... Camp Pioneer...
Bogg Springs...
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.
Area Description:
Polk County Lower Elevations; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov