Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 7:38AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 5:38am
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 738 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Blick, or 13 miles north of Morrilton, moving southeast at 25 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...
Morrilton... Bethlehem...
Lanty... Mallet Town...
Hill Creek... Solgohachia...
Cleveland... St. Vincent...
Blick... Hattieville...
Springfield... Middleton...
Plumerville... Birdtown...
Overcup... Mt Olive in Conway County...
Wonderview... Macedonia in Conway County...
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov