Severity: Extreme

Extraordinary threat to life or property

Weather Event Onset

9:49 AM (CDT), April 5

Description

TORSHV

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...

East central Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas...

Northern Nevada County in southwestern Arkansas...



* Until 1030 AM CDT.

* At 948 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Perrytown, or near Hope, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...

Prescott around 955 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Oakhaven and Boughton.

Action Recommended

Take shelter in place.

Urgency

Take action immediately.

Affected Area

Hempstead, AR; Nevada, AR

Issued By

National Weather Service