BULLETIN: TORNADO WARNING – UPDATED II

April 25, 2026 National Weather Service-Shreveport Featured, Hempstead County News, Nevada County News, News, Weather 0

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1119 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

Hempstead AR-Nevada AR-
1119 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

…TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL HEMPSTEAD AND WEST CENTRAL NEVADA COUNTIES…

At 1119 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Washington, or 10 miles northwest of Hope, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

Locations impacted include…
Emmet, Perrytown, Washington, Ozan and Oakhaven.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!

&&

LAT…LON 3379 9379 3386 9370 3386 9342 3365 9350
TIME…MOT…LOC 0408Z 312DEG 21KT 3381 9378

TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…1.75 IN


Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1108 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

Hempstead AR-Nevada AR-
1108 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL HEMPSTEAD AND WEST CENTRAL NEVADA COUNTIES...

At 1108 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles northwest of Washington, or 9 miles southeast of
Nashville, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
  Emmet, Blevins, Perrytown, Washington, Ozan and Oakhaven.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1102 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Northeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas…
Eastern Howard County in southwestern Arkansas…
West Central Nevada County in southwestern Arkansas…

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1102 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Nashville, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

* Locations impacted include…
Emmet, Blevins, Perrytown, Washington, Ozan and Oakhaven.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!

&&

LAT…LON 3383 9386 3393 9383 3386 9342 3365 9350
TIME…MOT…LOC 0402Z 285DEG 17KT 3388 9382

TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…1.75 IN