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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
630 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024

ARZ112-221-222-050000-
Pope County Higher Elevations AR-Newton County Higher Elevations AR-
Johnson County Higher Elevations AR-
630 PM CDT Sat May 4 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Newton, northeastern Johnson and northern Pope Counties through 700
PM CDT
...

At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dillen, or 19 miles south of Jasper, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Dillen...                         Solo...
Bertha...                         Smyrna...
Ben Hur...                        Fort Douglas...
Haw Creek Falls Campground...     Nogo...
Treat...                          Cowell...
Sand Gap...                       Lurton...
Simpson...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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

This storm 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.

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LAT...LON 3565 9283 3549 9301 3548 9303 3548 9306
      3552 9311 3552 9312 3570 9331 3584 9316
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 312DEG 18KT 3573 9317

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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