Special Weather Statement by NWS

• Effective: 2024-06-09 18:40:00 CDT
• Expires: 2024-06-09 19:15:00 CDT
• Urgency: Expected
• Severity: Moderate
• Certainty: Observed
• Instruction: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and southeastern Arkansas.
• Target Area: Lonoke; Prairie; Jefferson; Arkansas

A strong thunderstorm was detected by Doppler radar at 6:40 PM CDT, located 7 miles west of Parkers Corner, or 9 miles south of Lonoke, Arkansas. The storm is moving southeast at a speed of 25 mph. It carries the potential for winds exceeding 40 mph and pea-sized hail. The radar has indicated the presence of these conditions. The storm may cause some disruptions, with the possibility of tree limbs being knocked down and loose items being tossed about. There is also a chance of minor damage to items left outside. Areas that could be affected by the storm include Humphrey, Humnoke, Parkers Corner, Stuttgart Municipal Airport, Brummitt, Allport, Slovak, Culler, Pettus, Seaton, and Blakemore. Residents in these locations should take precautions to secure outdoor objects and stay safe during the storm.

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