Arkansas, Oklahoma Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 16:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 6:55PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 655 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of De Queen, moving 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... De Queen, Horatio, Winthrop, Gillham, West Line, West Otis, Geneva and Eagletown.
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