Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 2:20PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2025 - 12:20pm
Expires:
June 17, 2025 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 219 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gravelly, or 18 miles east of Waldron, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Gravelly, Muddy Creek WMA, Union Hill, Chula, Cedar Creek, Gibbs,
Bluffton, Nola, Harvey, Onyx, Sims, Blue Ball, Story, and Washita.
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.
Area Description:
Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR