Tornado Warning Issued for Lee and Phillips Counties in Eastern Arkansas Until 7:45 PM CDT
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NOAA issued it on April 3, 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 Tornado Warning for southeastern Lee and northern Phillips counties as a severe storm with radar-indicated rotation moves through the area.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Arkansas
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Memphis
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 Eastern Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Lee County and northern Phillips County in eastern Arkansas. The warning was triggered by a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
Affected Areas
The warning covers specific regions in eastern Arkansas, including:
- Southeastern Lee County
- Northern Phillips County
Impacted locations include Marvell, Helena-West Helena, St Francis National Park, Lexa, Rondo, Watkins Corner, Lagrange, Jeffersonville, Haleside, Quarles, Wycamp, Latour, Turkey Scratch, Vineyard, Helena Crossing, Cypress Corner, Poplar Grove, Huma, Big Creek Corner, and Barton.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, you must move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 6:56 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Palmer, or approximately 7 miles west of Marvell, moving east at 40 mph.
Hazards include:
- Tornado (Radar indicated rotation)
- Quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch)
Potential Impacts:
- Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter.
- Mobile homes are at risk of being damaged or destroyed.
- Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected.
- Tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 6:56 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 7:45 PM CDT on March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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