Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:06AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2025 - 1:06am
Expires:
May 20, 2025 - 1:30am
Description:
At 306 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Russellville to near Petit Jean River WMA to 9
miles southeast of Ola to Lake Ouachita State Park. Movement was east
at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Hill Creek... Ola...
Atkins... Oak Grove in Perry County...
Lena Landing Rec Area... Oak Grove in Pope County...
Carter Cove Park... Perryville...
Bethlehem... Mt George...
Jessieville... Wonderview...
Aplin... Lake Ouachita State Park...
Congo... Gum Log...
Blick... Dardanelle...
Grape... Avilla...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM CDT for
central, western and north central Arkansas.
Area Description:
Conway; Faulkner; Perry; Garland; Saline; Pulaski; Southern Pope County; Northwest Yell County; Yell Excluding Northwest
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR