Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 12:31PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Petit Jean River WMA, or 10 miles east of Danville, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Ola... Petit Jean State Park...
Carden Bottoms... Petit Jean River WMA...
Galla Creek WMA... Mosley...
Mt Nebo State Park... Casa...
Aplin... Birta...
Lakeview in Yell County... Holla Bend...
Mt George... Pontoon...
Chickalah... Centerville...
Kingston...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Conway; Perry; Southern Pope County; Northwest Yell County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov