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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
515 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024

ARZ014-016-024-033-123-071045-
White AR-Stone AR-Independence AR-Southeast Van Buren County AR-
Cleburne AR-
515 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Stone,
western Independence, southeastern Van Buren, Cleburne and north
central White Counties through 545 AM CDT
...

At 514 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Greers Ferry to near Fairbanks. Movement
was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Batesville...                     Heber Springs...
Fairfield Bay...                  Cave City...
Greers Ferry...                   Quitman...
Pangburn...                       Cushman...
Damascus...                       Pleasant Plains...
Shirley...                        Concord...
Moorefield...                     Higden...
Salado...                         Sugar Loaf Recreation Area...
Fairfield Bay Marina...           Steprock...
Fairbanks...                      Southside in Independence Count...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for central and
north central Arkansas.

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LAT...LON 3594 9151 3536 9162 3537 9246 3566 9232
      3567 9224 3571 9224 3571 9229 3594 9154
TIME...MOT...LOC 1014Z 255DEG 44KT 3564 9215 3547 9220

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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