Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:34PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gassville, or 7 miles southwest of Mountain Home, moving south at 25
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...
Mountain Home... Gassville...
Flippin... Norfork...
Advance... Cartney...
Ozark Regional Airport... Shipp...
Herron... Colfax...
Rush... Lion Hill...
Cotter... Fairview in Marion County...
Buffalo City... Buford...
Lone Rock... Rea Valley...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Marion; Baxter
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov