Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Clark and Pike Counties in Arkansas
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NOAA issued it on April 3, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Clark and Pike counties until 5:30 PM CDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Arkansas
- Issued
- April 3, 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 Southwestern Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Clark County and southeastern Pike County in southwestern Arkansas. This alert is based on reports from trained weather spotters and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning covers specific regions in southwestern Arkansas, including:
- Western Clark County
- Southeastern Pike County
Impacted locations include Murfreesboro, Gurdon, Okolona, Beirne, Narrows Dam, Halfway, Crater Of Diamonds State Park, Delight, Antoine, Billstown, Alpine, Burtsell, Shawmut, Pike City, Hollywood, Pisgah, and Roy.
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 a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southwestern Arkansas until 9:00 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
At 4:40 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Crater Of Diamonds State Park, or near Murfreesboro, moving east at 45 mph.
- Hazards: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
- Impacts: Expect hail damage to vehicles. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is also likely.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 4:41 PM CDT until 5:30 PM CDT on March 15. A broader Tornado Watch for the region continues through 9:00 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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