Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Carroll and Madison Counties in Arkansas
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 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 Carroll and Madison counties in northwestern Arkansas until 1:30 AM CDT on April 15, 2026, with potential for 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Arkansas
- Issued
- April 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa OK
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 Northwestern Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the specified areas. This alert is effective from 12:34 AM CDT on April 15, 2026, until 1:30 AM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Madison County in northwestern Arkansas and southeastern Carroll County in northwestern Arkansas. Specific locations in or near the path include Hindsville, Huntsville, Carrollton, Dryfork, Rudd, Red Star, Metalton, Kingston, Connor, Forum, Aurora, Coin, Crosses, Alabam, Combs, Delmar, Best, Clifty, Georgetown, and Boston.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, which could cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Hail up to 0.75 inches is possible, based on radar indications. A possible tornado is also indicated.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:34 AM CDT on April 15, 2026, and expires at 1:30 AM CDT on April 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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