Special Weather Statement for Madison
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- Madison
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What is happening
At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Japton, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is...
What the bulletin says to do
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. 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern and west central Arkansas.
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Bulletin details
At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Japton, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations in or near the path include... St. Paul... Pettigrew... Japton... Witter... Boston... Dutton... Red Star... Combs... Brashears...
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:07PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tulsa OK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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