Thu July 31, 2025

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Severe t-storm warning for Hempstead, other SW Arkansas counties till 4:30 p.m. Thurs.

Severe t-storm warning for Hempstead, other SW Arkansas counties till 4:30 p.m. Thurs.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 31 at 3:44PM CDT until July 31 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

SVRSHV

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West Central Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas...
South Central Howard County in southwestern Arkansas...
Eastern Little River County in southwestern Arkansas...
Southeastern Sevier County in southwestern Arkansas...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 344 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ben Lomond,
or 11 miles southeast of Horatio, moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Ashdown, Wilton, Fulton, Ben Lomond, Richmond, Saratoga, Oak
Grove, Browntown, Millwood, Pine Prairie, Red Bluff, Bellview,
Arden, Bright Star and Central.

Instructions

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.

Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning.
Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek
shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

Sender

NWS Shreveport LA

Sent

7/31/2025 15:44 CDT

Hempstead, AR; Howard, AR; Little River, AR; Sevier, AR

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