Special Weather Statement 05/25/2025 15:37 for Arkansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:37PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2025 - 3:37pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Blevins, or 12 miles southeast of Murfreesboro, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... McCaskill and Blevins.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. 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 900 PM CDT for southwestern Arkansas.
Area Description: 
Hempstead; Nevada
Forcast Office: 
NWS Shreveport LA