Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cane Creek State Park, or near Star City, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Star City... Brandon...
Plantersville... Cane Creek State Park...
Garrett Bridge... Gourd...
Calhoun... Cornerville...
Florence... Tyro...
Rowell... Rose Hill...
Crigler... Garnett...
Montongo... Pansy...
Rock Springs... Coleman...
Relfs Bluff... Rye...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Cleveland; Lincoln; Desha; Bradley; Drew
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov