Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 430 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tillar to near Warren. Movement was
southeast at 20 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...
Monticello... Warren...
Dumas... Dermott...
Hermitage... Wilmar...
Arkansas City... Tillar...
Winchester... Ingalls...
Plantersville... McGehee...
Weeks... Omega...
Mills... Ladelle...
Green Hill... Brandon...
Prairie Grove... Reed...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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