Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2025 - 6:55pm
Expires:
May 29, 2025 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 855 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mauldin, or near Mount Ida, moving east at 50 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...
Hot Springs Memorial Field... Mount Ida...
Mountain Pine... Bonnerdale...
Sunshine... Mt Tabor...
Fannie... Royal...
Lena Landing Rec Area... Point Cedar...
Hamilton... Hempwallace...
Story... Pencil Bluff...
Gibbs... Crystal Springs Landing...
Jessieville... Meyers...
Mountain Valley... Lake Ouachita State Park...
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.
If on or near Lake Ouachita, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Garland; Hot Spring; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR