Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 6:53PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Dardanelle State Park, or near Russellville, moving southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Russellville... Dardanelle...
Atkins... Pottsville...
Ola... London...
Lake Dardanelle State Park... Carden Bottoms...
Galla Creek WMA... Mt Nebo State Park...
Mosley... Lake Dardanelle...
Lakeview in Yell County... Holla Bend...
Mt George... Delaware...
Centerville... Gum Log...
Pontoon... Chickalah...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Southern Pope County; Western and Northern Logan County; Northwest Yell County; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov