Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Craighead and Poinsett Counties, Arkansas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Craighead County and northeastern Poinsett County in eastern Arkansas. This alert was issued at 8:37 AM CST after radar indicated a severe storm capable of producing damaging winds and hail.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following regions in eastern Arkansas:

• Craighead County
• Northeastern Poinsett County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Jonesboro, Trumann, Bono, Lake City, Lepanto, Bay, Brookland, Monette, Caraway, Greenfield, Black Oak, Hergett, Delfore, Apt, Valley View, Macey, Hatchie Coon, Gum Point, Farrville, and Lester.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should take immediate precautions as the storm is expected to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Expected Conditions

As of 8:37 AM CST, the storm was located over Jonesboro, moving east at 35 mph. The following hazards have been identified:

• Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Penny size (0.75 inches) hail is possible.
• Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 8:37 AM CST on March 7, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:15 AM CST.