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

Source: NOAA · North Central and Eastern Arkansas

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of north central and eastern Arkansas as radar indicates 60 mph winds and half-dollar size hail.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
North Central and Eastern Arkansas
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Little Rock

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central and Eastern Arkansas.

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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of north central and eastern Arkansas as radar indicates 60 mph winds and half-dollar size hail.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects North Central and Eastern Arkansas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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