Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Fulton, Izard, and Sharp Counties in North Central Arkansas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central Arkansas. The warning was issued at 3:49 PM CST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds and hail.

Affected Areas

The following regions in north central Arkansas are under the warning:

• Fulton County
• North central Izard County
• Central Sharp County

Specific locations impacted include Cherokee Village, Salem, Ash Flat, Highland, Mammoth Spring, Hardy, Oxford, Viola, Byron, Flint Springs, Mammoth Spring State Park, Agnos, Heart, Glencoe, Morriston, Fryatt, Saddler Falls, Kittle, Wheeling, and Union.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
• Impacts: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Storm Movement: At 3:49 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located near Flint Springs, or near Salem in Fulton County, moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of 3:49 PM CST on March 4, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 4:30 PM CST.