Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 9:40PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:40pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 939 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Marche to near Chenal Valley to 6 miles
south of Williams Junction. Movement was southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Little Rock... North Little Rock...
Benton... Sherwood...
Jacksonville... Cabot...
West Little Rock... Maumelle...
Bryant... Downtown Little Rock...
North Little Rock Airport... Little Rock AFB...
Southwest Little Rock... Mayflower...
Argenta... Otter Creek...
Parnell... Gravel Ridge...
Meto... Olmstead...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Faulkner; Perry; Saline; Pulaski; Lonoke
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov