Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:54PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 554 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Broomfield, or 17 miles north of Russellville, moving east at 10 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...
Russellville... Dover...
Hector... Broomfield...
Solo... Taral...
Holman... Augsburg...
Lutherville... Long Pool Campground...
Pleasant Valley in Pope County... Treat...
Gum Log... Caglesville...
Moreland... Scottsville...
Simpson...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov