Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:34PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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 near
Minturn, or near Hoxie, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jonesboro, Bono, Cash, Egypt, Fontaine, Herman, Valley View, Dryden,
Dorothy, Winesburg, Gilkerson, Lanieve, and Herndon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
eastern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Greene; Craighead
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov