Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 2:26AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 12:26am
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 226 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from near Fern to 6 miles west of Ozark to 2 miles
east of Fort Chaffee. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects.
Locations in or near the path include...
Jethro... Cass...
Charleston... Bidville...
Branch... Locke...
Turners Bend... Vesta...
Cecil... Lonelm...
Altus... Denning...
Etna... Alix...
Barnes... Redding...
Washburn... Watalula...
Meg... Piney...
This includes Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 23 and
42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
northwestern and west central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Crawford; Franklin; Sebastian
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov