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

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:37PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2025 - 3:37pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 537 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over St. Charles, or 13 miles northwest of White River National Wildlife Refuge, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Indian Bay... Ethel... St. Charles... Cross Roads in Monroe County...
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for eastern and southeastern Arkansas.
Area Description: 
Monroe; Arkansas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Little Rock AR