Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:33PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:33pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 533 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Van
Buren, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
is possible.
Locations in or near the path include...
Fort Smith... Van Buren...
Barling... Lavaca...
Fort Smith Regional Airport... Jenny Lind...
Central City... Concord...
Shibley... Mill Creek...
Rye Hill... Furry...
This includes the following highways,
Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 0 and 10.
Interstate 540 between mile markers 1 and 14.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
North and Central Sebastian; Southern Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Tulsa OK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov