Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:58PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Highland in Sharp County, or 7 miles east of Cherokee Village, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Cherokee Village... Highland in Sharp County...
Hardy... Imboden...
Ravenden... Annieville...
Smithville... Williford...
Ozark Acres... Sitka...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
eastern and north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Sharp; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov