Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 11:02PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 9:02pm
Expires:
May 17, 2025 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1101 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Perla, or 7 miles southeast of Malvern, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Lono... Perla...
Fenter... Tull...
Traskwood... Slabtown...
Gifford... Thiel...
Malvern... Glen Rose...
Buie... Jenkins Ferry State Park...
Brush Creek... Poyen...
Haskell... Rockport...
Prattsville... Dogwood...
Sheridan... Benton...
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
central and southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description:
Saline; Hot Spring; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR