Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fulton, Randolph, and Sharp Counties Until 5:30 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central and eastern Arkansas. The alert was issued at 4:49 PM CST and remains in effect until 5:30 PM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northwestern Randolph County in eastern Arkansas
• East central Fulton County in north central Arkansas
• Northeastern Sharp County in north central Arkansas

Specific locations impacted include Ravenden Springs, Dalton, Armstrong, Ozark Acres, Hamil, Warm Springs, Elm Store, Eleven Point, and Wirth. At the time of issuance, the storm was located near Hardy, or 12 miles east of Cherokee Village, moving east at 30 mph.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, which may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

Based on radar indications, the following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Half-dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches). Hail damage to vehicles is expected.
• Rain: Torrential rainfall is accompanying the storm system.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 4:49 PM CST and is currently scheduled to expire at 5:30 PM CST on March 4, 2026.