Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Gillham, or 13 miles northwest of De Queen, moving
south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
De Queen, Horatio, West Line, Eagletown, West Otis, Cerrogordo and
Goodwater.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
This storm 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:
Sevier; Little River; McCurtain
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov