Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and Eastern Arkansas Counties Until 6:15 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central and eastern Arkansas. The alert was issued at 5:46 PM CDT and is effective until 6:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Southern Woodruff County in eastern Arkansas
• Prairie County in central Arkansas
• Northern Lonoke County in central Arkansas
• Northwestern Monroe County in eastern Arkansas
• Southeastern White County in central Arkansas

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Lonoke, Brinkley, Des Arc, Hazen, De Valls Bluff, Beebe, Ward, Carlisle, Fredonia, Hunter, Barrettsville, Allendale, Old Austin, Meto, McCreanor, Thurman, Prairie Center, Sylvania, Sisemore, and Hallsville.

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9:00 PM CDT for central and eastern Arkansas.

Expected Conditions

At 5:46 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from near McRae to Lonoke, moving east at 45 mph.

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is active from 5:46 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 6:15 PM CDT. A broader Tornado Watch for the region remains in effect until 9:00 PM CDT.