Special Weather Statement for Newton County Higher Elevations; Southern Pope County; Johnson County Higher Elevations +1 more
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- Johnson County Higher Elevations, Newton County Higher Elevations, Pope County Higher Elevations, Southern Pope County
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What is happening
At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dillen, or 20 miles northeast of Clarksville, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor...
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. 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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Bulletin details
At 216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dillen, or 20 miles northeast of Clarksville, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Dover... Hector... Dillen... Broomfield... Solo... Bertha... Fort Douglas... Long Pool Campground... Haw Creek Falls Campground... Pleasant Valley in Pope County... Treat... Sand Gap... Mineral Springs Recreation Area...Scottsville... Simpson...
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Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:17AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Little Rock AR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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