Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Shreveport - LA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Hempstead County

Description

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN HEMPSTEAD... NEVADA...NORTHWESTERN UNION AND NORTHERN COLUMBIA COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM CDT... At 342 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Prescott to near Bodcaw to near McNeil to near Magnolia. Movement was east at 35 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms. Locations impacted include... Magnolia, Prescott, Smackover, Waldo, McNeil, Emmet, Perrytown, Rosston, Willisville, Bodcaw, Bluff City, Mount Holly, White Oak Lake State Park, Mount Vernon, Cale, Laughlin, Waterloo, Falcon, Boughton and College Hill. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for; south central and southwestern Arkansas.