Special Weather Statement for Madison
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Madison
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What is happening
At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms extending from 4 miles west of Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area to 2 miles south of Witter. Movement was south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern and west central Arkansas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms extending from 4 miles west of Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area to 2 miles south of Witter. Movement was south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations in or near the path include... St. Paul... Pettigrew... Witter... Boston... Dutton... Red Star... Weathers... Brashears...
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:39PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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Source and limitations
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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