Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
De Queen, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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, Dierks, Horatio, Lockesburg, Corinth, Center Point, Oak
Grove, Geneva, Central, Bellview, West Otis, Provo, West Line,
Lebanon, Silver Ridge, Cerrogordo, Shinewell 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; Howard; Little River; McCurtain
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov