Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Clark and Pike Counties in Arkansas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Clark County and southeastern Pike County in southwestern Arkansas. This alert is based on reports from trained weather spotters and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific regions in southwestern Arkansas, including:

• Western Clark County
• Southeastern Pike County

Impacted locations include Murfreesboro, Gurdon, Okolona, Beirne, Narrows Dam, Halfway, Crater Of Diamonds State Park, Delight, Antoine, Billstown, Alpine, Burtsell, Shawmut, Pike City, Hollywood, Pisgah, and Roy.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southwestern Arkansas until 9:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

At 4:40 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Crater Of Diamonds State Park, or near Murfreesboro, moving east at 45 mph.

• Hazards: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
• Impacts: Expect hail damage to vehicles. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is also likely.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 4:41 PM CDT until 5:30 PM CDT on March 15. A broader Tornado Watch for the region continues through 9:00 PM CDT.