Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Douglas, or 15 miles northwest of Pea Ridge, moving east at 45 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...
Pea Ridge... Gould...
Gillett... Grady...
Watson... Yancopin...
Whitefield... Woodville...
Langford... Douglas...
Little Bayou Meto Park... Trusten Holder WMA...
Merrisach Lake... Arkansas Post...
Pendleton... Tamo...
Tichnor... Morgan Point Recreation Area...
Reydell... Weber...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southeastern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Arkansas; Lincoln; Desha
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov