Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:02AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 1:02am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 302 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smyrna, or 24 miles southwest of Marshall, moving southeast at 30
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...
Moore... Dabney...
Solo... Smyrna...
Ben Hur... Brock Creek Campground...
Mountain Man Trailhead... Nogo...
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; Pope County Higher Elevations; Van Buren County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov