Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin County, AR
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NWS Tulsa has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Franklin County in west central Arkansas until 7:30 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Franklin County, Arkansas
- Issued
- August 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tulsa OK
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tulsa OK. The alert is effective from 6:57 PM CDT on August 7, 2026, until 7:30 PM CDT on August 7, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Franklin County in west central Arkansas. Locations in or near the path include Turners Bend, Watalula, Taft, Barnes, and Paradise. At 6:57 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles north of Ozark, moving north at 15 mph.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
The storm is expected to produce 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM CDT on August 7, 2026.
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