Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:17AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 12:17am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dillen, or 20 miles northeast of Clarksville, moving southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Dover... Hector...
Dillen... Broomfield...
Solo... Bertha...
Fort Douglas... Long Pool Campground...
Haw Creek Falls Campground... Pleasant Valley in Pope County...
Treat... Sand Gap...
Mineral Springs Recreation Area...Scottsville...
Simpson...
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.
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.
Area Description:
Newton County Higher Elevations; Southern Pope County; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov