Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Boone and Marion Counties in Arkansas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Marion County and east central Boone County in north central Arkansas. The warning was issued at 1:42 PM CST and remains in effect until 2:15 PM CST on March 4, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific regions in north central Arkansas, including:

• Boone County: East central portions
• Marion County: Northwestern portions

Impacted locations include Flippin, Bergman, Lead Hill, Pyatt, Dodd City, Lakeway, Winington, Clark Hill, Summit, Zinc, South Lead Hill, Monarch, Peel, and Bull Shoals Lake.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the storm is capable of producing:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The alert is effective until 2:15 PM CST. At 1:42 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located over Winington, or approximately 12 miles northeast of Harrison, moving east at a speed of 35 mph.