Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:21PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lonoke, moving east at 15 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...
Lonoke... Carlisle...
Barrettsville... McCreanor...
Prairie Center... Sisemore...
Parkers Corner... Screeton...
Center Point...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Lonoke; Prairie
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov