Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Ashley County, AR and Morehouse Parish, LA

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Arkansas and northeastern Louisiana. The warning was triggered by radar-indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and hail.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are under the warning:

• Ashley County in southeastern Arkansas
• Northern Morehouse Parish in northeastern Louisiana

Specific locations impacted include Crossett, Hamburg, North Crossett, West Crossett, Wilmot, Portland, Parkdale, Jones, Berlin, and Beekman.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain vigilant as a separate Tornado Watch remains in effect for southeastern Arkansas and northeastern Louisiana until 11:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.
• Impacts: Expect hail damage to vehicles. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is also likely.
• Storm Tracking: At 7:12 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Beekman, or 9 miles south of Crossett, moving northeast at 40 mph. Another severe thunderstorm was identified near Strong.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 8:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.