Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 11:05PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:05pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1105 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tillar, or 8 miles southwest of Rohwer, moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Arkansas City... Tillar...
Winchester... McGehee...
Omega... Reed...
Masonville... Yukon...
McArthur... Halley...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Desha; Drew
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov