Special Weather Statement 03/07/2026 06:50 Arkansas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 8:50AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 7, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires: 
March 7, 2026 - 7:30am
Description: 
At 850 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Saratoga, or 10 miles south of Mineral Springs, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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... Nashville, Prescott, Mineral Springs, Blevins, Tollette, Washington, Saratoga, McCaskill, Ozan, McNab, Oakhaven, Bright Star and Boughton.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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. 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.
Area Description: 
Sevier; Howard; Hempstead; Nevada
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov