Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Little Rock, AR
Issued by NWS Little Rock, AR
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1240 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
ARC051-059-080615-
/O.CON.KLZK.TO.W.0025.000000T0000Z-240508T0615Z/
Garland AR-Hot Spring AR-
1240 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GARLAND AND NORTHEASTERN HOT SPRING COUNTIES...
At 1239 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lofton, or 12 miles southwest of Hot Springs, moving
northeast at 20 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.
Locations impacted include...
Hot Springs... Hot Springs Memorial Field...
Hot Springs National Park... Rockwell...
Red Oak... Oaklawn Racetrack...
Lake Catherine State Park... Gulpha Gorge...
Pettyview...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3461 9302 3442 9283 3438 9315 3444 9320
TIME...MOT...LOC 0539Z 246DEG 19KT 3439 9324
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
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