Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 11:40PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 8 miles northeast of Corinth to 5 miles
east of Gillham, or extending from 14 miles east of Dierks to 11
miles northeast of De Queen, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Nashville, Dierks, Lockesburg, Corinth, Center Point, Lebanon,
Provo, Silver Ridge, Burg, Muddy Fork and Geneva.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Sevier; Howard
Forcast Office:
NWS Shreveport LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov