Special Weather Statement 05/17/2025 21:09 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 11:09PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2025 - 9:09pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2025 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1108 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Richwoods, or near Arkadelphia, moving northeast at 30 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... Joan... Gum Springs in Clark County... Richwoods... Tulip... Willow... Arkadelphia... Dalark... Donaldson... Griffithtown... Midway in Hot Spring County... Curtis... Friendship...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for central and southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description: 
Clark; Hot Spring; Dallas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR