Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:29PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 328 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mauldin, or 7 miles northwest of Mount Ida, moving southeast 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...
Mount Ida... Norman...
Oden... Mimosa...
Mauldin... Gibbs...
Pencil Bluff... Fannie...
Pine Ridge... Silver...
Sims... Hurricane Grove...
Story... Washita...
Cedar Creek...
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Central and Southern Scott County; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov