Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 9:28AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 928 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mccauley, or 9 miles south of Mena, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mena... Hatfield...
Shady... Opal...
Polk County Fairgrounds... Mena Intermountain Airport...
Mccauley... Cossatot River State Park...
Board Camp... Nunley...
Ink... Cherry Hill in Polk County...
Dallas...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for
western Arkansas.
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