Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 7:22PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Maumelle, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Little Rock... North Little Rock...
Sherwood... Jacksonville...
West Little Rock... Maumelle...
Downtown Little Rock... North Little Rock Airport...
Little Rock AFB... Mayflower...
Argenta... Burns Park...
Gravel Ridge... Morgan...
Marche... Chenal Valley...
Oak Grove in Pulaski County... Olmstead...
Roland in Pulaski County... Pinnacle Mountain State Park...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Faulkner; Pulaski
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov