Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 1:22PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 11:22am
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 122 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Williams Junction, or 12 miles northeast of Hot
Springs Village, moving southwest at 10 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...
Hot Springs Village... Reform...
Owensville... Long Mountain...
Paron...
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:
Perry; Garland; Saline
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov