Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:58PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:58pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Humnoke, or 17 miles west of Stuttgart, moving east at 20 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...
Stuttgart... England...
Humphrey... Humnoke...
Brummitt... Stuttgart Municipal Airport...
Allport... Coy...
Tucker... Gethsemane...
Tomberlin... Ferda...
Seaton... Blakemore...
Bayou Meteo State Game Area...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central and southeastern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Lonoke; Prairie; Jefferson; Arkansas
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov