Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 12:24AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 10:24pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1224 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Olmstead, or near Little Rock AFB, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Jacksonville... Cabot...
Little Rock AFB... Ward...
Austin in Lonoke County... Old Austin...
Parnell... Sylvania...
South Bend...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Faulkner; Pulaski; Lonoke
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov