Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 4:57AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 2:57am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 457 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Solgohachia, or 9 miles north of Morrilton, moving southeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Wooster... Menifee...
Bethlehem... Lanty...
Hill Creek... Solgohachia...
St. Vincent... Springfield...
Hattieville... Toad Suck...
Plumerville... Birdtown...
Overcup... Mt Olive in Conway County...
Wonderview...
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:
Conway; Faulkner; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov