Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 10:46PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 8:46pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1046 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pea Ridge, moving east at 35 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...
Pea Ridge... Dumas...
Rohwer... Gould...
Gillett... Mitchellville...
Watson... Yancopin...
Jersey Point... Lucca Landing...
Douglas... Little Bayou Meto Park...
Trusten Holder WMA... Merrisach Lake...
Kelso... Arkansas Post...
Pendleton... Reedville...
Morgan Point Recreation Area... Reydell...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Arkansas; Lincoln; Desha
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov