Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 7:37PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 736 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Murfreesboro, moving southeast at 15 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...
Murfreesboro... Narrows Dam...
Crater Of Diamonds State Park... Delight...
Antoine... Billstown...
Nathan... Pisgah...
Highland in Pike County... Pike City...
Roy...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Pike; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov