Extraordinary threat to life or property

Weather Event Onset

10:34 AM (CST), January 5

Description

TORSHV

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...

Southeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas...

Central Nevada County in southwestern Arkansas...



* Until 1115 AM CST.

* At 1034 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hope, moving northeast at 55 mph.

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.

* Locations impacted include...

Hope, Prescott, Emmet, Perrytown, Bluff City, Laneburg, Sutton, Mount Moriah and Morris.

Action Recommended

Take shelter in place.

Urgency

Take action immediately.

Affected Area

Hempstead, AR; Nevada, AR

Issued By

National Weather Service