Event:Special Weather Statement Alert:...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Little River, west central Hempstead, northwestern Miller, southern Sevier, southeastern Howard, southeastern McCurtain and central Bowie Counties through 445 PM CDT... At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Arkinda, or near Foreman, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Texarkana, De Queen, Wake Village, Ashdown, New Boston, Horatio, Foreman, Nash, Hooks, Redwater, Maud, Red Lick, Lockesburg, Wilton, Tollette, Winthrop, Ogden, Ben Lomond, Arkinda and Saratoga. MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH Instructions:If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm 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. Target Area: Hempstead Howard Little River Miller Sevier

Forecast Office:

NWS Shreveport (Shreveport)