Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:05PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 505 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Adona, or near Perryville, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Perryville... Oppelo...
Perry... Adona...
Petit Jean State Park... Casa...
Aplin... Ada...
Nimrod... Deberrie...
Pontoon... Thornburg...
Cherry Hill in Perry County...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Conway; Perry; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov