Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Polk County, Arkansas Until 4:00 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Polk County in western Arkansas. The warning was issued at 3:20 PM CDT following radar indications of severe weather in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts southern Polk County. Locations expected to be affected include:

• Wickes
• Grannis
• Vandervoort
• Hartley
• Cossatot River State Park
• Bard Springs Recreation Area
• Caney Creek Wilderness
• Mccauley
• Cove
• Shady Lake Recreation Area
• Hatton
• Roaring Branch Natural Area
• Bogg Springs

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 for western Arkansas until 9:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

At 3:19 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles west of Vandervoort to 11 miles northeast of Broken Bow, moving east at 35 mph. The following hazards have been identified:

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

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 3:20 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 4:00 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.