Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern and Western Arkansas Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 Clark, Pike, Polk, and Montgomery counties until 4:45 PM CDT, citing 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern and Western Arkansas
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Little Rock AR
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 and Western Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVRLZK) for portions of southwestern and western Arkansas. The warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 4:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northwestern Clark County in southwestern Arkansas
- Pike County in southwestern Arkansas
- Southeastern Polk County in western Arkansas
- Southern Montgomery County in western Arkansas
Specific locations impacted include Murfreesboro, Glenwood, Amity, Grannis, Norman, Daisy, Delight, Black Springs, Langley, and Lodi. The warning also encompasses several recreational areas, including Crater Of Diamonds State Park, Daisy State Park, Cossatot River State Park, Little Missouri Falls Recreation Area, Narrows Dam, Bard Springs Recreation Area, Caney Creek Wilderness, and Albert Pike Recreation Area.
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 a separate Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9:00 PM CDT for western and southwestern Arkansas.
Expected Conditions
According to radar-indicated data, severe thunderstorms were located at 3:55 PM CDT along a line extending from Hartley to Gillham, moving east at 35 mph. Expected hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which are likely to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 3:56 PM CDT and is set to expire at 4:45 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. The storms are currently moving through the region at approximately 35 mph.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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