Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1130 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
Hempstead AR-
1130 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
…TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HEMPSTEAD COUNTY...
At 1130 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Washington, or 9 miles northwest of Hope, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and two-inch 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…
Hope, Washington 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…2.00 IN
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BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1115 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas…
* Until midnight CDT.
* At 1115 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Washington, or 11 miles northwest of Hope,
moving southeast at 30 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…
Hope, Washington 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!
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LAT…LON 3376 9383 3383 9375 3363 9348 3358 9348
3349 9373 3352 9374 3353 9374 3353 9375
3375 9384 3375 9383
TIME…MOT…LOC 0415Z 324DEG 25KT 3377 9375
TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…1.75 IN