Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northeastern Benton County, Arkansas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tulsa, OK, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Benton County in northwestern Arkansas. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 1:15 AM CST on March 7, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers northeastern Benton County. Specific locations in or near the path of the storm include:

• Bentonville
• Rogers
• Bella Vista
• Centerton
• Pea Ridge
• Hiwasse
• Gateway
• Miller
• Hill Top

This alert also includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 88 and 93.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

At 12:28 AM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 3 miles northwest of Pea Ridge, moving east at 40 mph. The following hazards are expected:

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

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 12:28 AM CST until 1:15 AM CST. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for northwestern Arkansas until 4:00 AM CST.