Tue April 12, 2022

By Bren Yocom

Weather

TORNADO WARNING UNTIL 11 PM FOR HEMPSTEAD AND NEVADA COUNTIES

TORNADO WARNING UNTIL 11 PM FOR HEMPSTEAD AND NEVADA COUNTIES
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for… East central Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas… Northwestern Nevada County in southwestern Arkansas… Until 1100 PM CDT. At 1025 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Emmet, or 7 miles southwest of Prescott, moving northeast at 30 mph. If you live in Prescott, take cover immediately! HAZARD…Tornado. 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…
Prescott around 1035 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Boughton.
TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN

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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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