Tornado Warning Issued for Johnson and Logan Counties in Arkansas
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NOAA issued it on April 16, 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for Johnson and Logan Counties in Arkansas until 10:30 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Charleston.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Western Arkansas
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Little Rock AR
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Arkansas.
Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by NWS Little Rock AR. It is effective from 9:54 PM CDT on April 15, 2026, until 10:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Johnson and Logan Counties in Arkansas. Specific locations impacted include Paris, Subiaco, Hartman, Scranton, Ratcliff, Hoyt, Hinkle, Midway in Logan County, Coal Hill, Caulksville, Chismville, Wilkins, Driggs, Carbon City, and Roseville.
What You Should Do
Take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is located near Charleston, moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include flying debris, which will be dangerous to those without shelter, and potential damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. The source is radar-indicated rotation.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 9:54 PM CDT on April 15, 2026, and ends at 10:30 PM CDT on April 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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