Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Arkansas County and Surrounding Areas Until 2:00 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern and eastern Arkansas. The alert was issued at 1:08 PM CDT on March 9, 2026, following radar indications of severe weather activity.

Affected Areas

The warning encompasses the following regions:

• Arkansas County in southeastern Arkansas
• Northern Desha County in southeastern Arkansas
• Southeastern Monroe County in eastern Arkansas
• Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Arkansas
• Northeastern Lincoln County in southeastern Arkansas

Specific locations impacted include De Witt, Pea Ridge, Gould, Gillett, Grady, Almyra, St. Charles, Yancopin, Little Bayou Meto Park, Merrisach Lake, Woodville, Langford, Douglas, Trusten Holder WMA, Arkansas Post, De Luce, Almyra Airport, Tichnor, Morgan Point Recreation Area, and Lodge Corner.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents in the path of the storm should seek shelter immediately and stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from flying debris or hail.

Expected Conditions

According to radar data, the following hazards are present:

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
• Storm Movement: As of 1:08 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Almyra to near Grady, moving east at 45 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 1:08 PM CDT. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is currently scheduled to expire at 2:00 PM CDT on March 9, 2026.