Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near McRae to near Austin in Lonoke County to
near Olmstead. Movement was 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...
Little Rock... North Little Rock...
Sherwood... Jacksonville...
Cabot... Searcy...
Lonoke... Des Arc...
Hazen... North Little Rock Airport...
Little Rock AFB... Beebe...
Ward... Vilonia...
Carlisle... Austin in Lonoke County...
Higginson... Barrettsville...
Old Austin... Parnell...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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 and eastern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Faulkner; White; Pulaski; Lonoke; Prairie
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov