Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central and Eastern Arkansas Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Independence, Izard, Lawrence, Randolph, and Sharp counties until 8:15 AM CST.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central and eastern Arkansas. The alert was issued after radar indicated a severe storm capable of producing damaging winds.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following regions:
- Northwestern Independence County
- South central Randolph County
- Southeastern Izard County
- Northwestern Lawrence County
- Southern Sharp County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Black Rock, Lake Charles State Park, Cave City, Imboden, Ravenden, Cushman, Portia, Mount Pleasant, Strawberry, Lynn, Sidney, Annieville, Stella, Evening Shade, Smithville, Powhatan, Aetna, Calamine, Nelsonville, and Sitka.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay tuned to local weather updates, as a Tornado Watch also remains in effect for north central Arkansas until 8:00 AM CST.
Expected Conditions
At 7:28 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sidney, or 12 miles southeast of Melbourne, moving east at 50 mph.
- Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected.
- Hail: Radar indicates hail up to .75 inches.
- Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 7:28 AM CST until 8:15 AM CST on March 7, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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