Fri March 31, 2023

By April Lovette

Tornado Warning
Event:Tornado Warning
Alert:The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Little River County in southwestern Arkansas... Northern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas... Southeastern Sevier County in southwestern Arkansas... Southeastern Howard County in southwestern Arkansas... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 329 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Saratoga, or 9 miles southwest of Mineral Springs, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Saratoga around 335 PM CDT. Mineral Springs and Tollette around 340 PM CDT. Washington around 350 PM CDT. Blevins around 400 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bright Star, McCaskill and Ozan. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
Instructions:TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Target Area:Hempstead
Howard
Little River
Sevier
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