Tornado Warning Issued for Lafayette and Miller Counties in Southwestern Arkansas

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Shreveport, LA, has issued a Tornado Warning for central Lafayette County and southern Miller County in southwestern Arkansas. The warning was triggered by a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado, with radar-indicated rotation detected by meteorologists.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in southwestern Arkansas:

• Central Lafayette County
• Southern Miller County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Garland, Canfield, Pleasant Valley, Fort Lynn, Spirit Lake, Mars Hill, Kiblah, Lerch, and McKamie.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected area should take immediate life-saving precautions:

• Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built, sturdy building.
• Stay away from windows to avoid injury from flying debris.
• If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately.
• Note that tornadoes are extremely difficult to observe at night; do not wait to see the storm before taking cover.

Expected Conditions

As of 4:27 AM CST, the storm was located 6 miles east of Brightstar (approximately 16 miles east of Atlanta), moving northeast at 50 mph. The primary hazard is a tornado. Expected impacts include dangerous flying debris, destruction of mobile homes, and damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Significant tree damage is also likely.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective as of 4:27 AM CST on March 7, 2026. The alert is currently set to expire at 5:15 AM CST.