Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:37PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 537 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area, or 9 miles southwest of Jasper, moving
southeast at 20 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...
Lost Valley State Park... Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area...
Walnut... Wayton...
Mossville... Boxley...
Crossroad... Low Gap...
Swain... Parthenon...
Deer... Cowell...
Nail... Ponca...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
western and north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Newton County Higher Elevations; Johnson County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov