Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Calhoun and Ouachita Counties in Southwestern Arkansas
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of southwestern Arkansas until 6:30 PM CDT, with 60 mph wind gusts expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Arkansas. The alert was issued at 5:47 PM CDT and remains in effect until 6:30 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Central Calhoun County and Ouachita County. Impacted locations include:
- Camden, Hampton, and Bearden
- Stephens, Thornton, and Chidester
- Louann, Cullendale, and East Camden
- Poison Springs State Park and White Oak Lake State Park
- Highland Industrial Park, Harlow, Amy, Delhi, Harmony Grove, Reader, Millers Bluff, Frenchport, and Elliot.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Additionally, residents should note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southwestern Arkansas until 9:00 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
At 5:47 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from near Chidester to near Stephens, moving east at 40 mph. The primary hazard consists of 60 mph wind gusts. Residents should expect potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
- Issued: 5:47 PM CDT, March 15, 2026
- Expiration: 6:30 PM CDT, March 15, 2026
- Storm Movement: Moving east at 40 mph
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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