Special Weather Statement Arkansas | Effective 03/09/2026 07:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 9:44AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 9, 2026 - 7:44am
Expires: 
March 9, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
At 944 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Lockesburg, or 9 miles west of Dierks, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 mph and nickel 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... Dierks, Corinth, Center Point, Lebanon, Provo, Burg and Muddy Fork.
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.
Area Description: 
Sevier; Howard
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov