Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:02PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 402 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Blanchard Springs Campground, or near Mountain View, moving southeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Mountain View... Blanchard Springs Campground...
Allison... Hanover...
Onia... Luber...
Fifty-Six... Gunner Pool Campground...
Newnata... Sylamore...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Stone
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov