Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles east of Mount Magazine to near
Stonehouse Recreation Area. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Danville... Ola...
Blue Mountain... Stonehouse Recreation Area...
Gravelly... Fourche Valley...
Mount Magazine... Plainview in Yell County...
Petit Jean River WMA... Muddy Creek WMA...
Belleville... Havana...
Corinth... Wing...
Ranger... Kingston...
Bluffton... Rover...
Blue Ball... Sunlight Bay Park...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov