Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 12:43AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 10:43pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1242 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles southwest of Octavia to 17 miles
northeast of Idabel to near Broken Bow. Movement was northeast at 55
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Mena... Wickes...
Grannis... Hatfield...
Vandervoort... Beauchamp...
Opal... Cossatot River State Park...
Mountain Fork... Polk County Fairgrounds...
Mena Intermountain Airport... Mccauley...
Shady... Hartley...
Bard Springs Recreation Area... Caney Creek Wilderness...
Queen Wilhelmina State Park... Cove...
Acorn... Big Fork...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for western
Arkansas.
Area Description:
Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov