Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 8:28PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2025 - 6:28pm
Expires:
May 29, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 828 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Stonehouse Recreation Area to 7 miles
south of Waldron to near Hatfield. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Big Fork... Wing...
Cardiff... Mt Tabor...
Bluffton... Hatfield...
Little Missouri Falls Recreatio...Pine Ridge...
Lena Landing Rec Area... Rover...
Shady Lake Recreation Area... Mountain Fork...
Potter... Blue Ball...
Story... Carter Cove Park...
Union Hill... Rocky...
Deberrie... Cedar Creek...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Perry; Garland; Saline; Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR