Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1211 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026
Hempstead AR-Lafayette AR-Nevada AR-
1211 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026
…TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HEMPSTEAD, NORTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE AND SOUTHWESTERN
NEVADA COUNTIES…
At 1211 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles west of Bodcaw, or 8 miles southeast of Hope,
moving southeast 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…
Hope, Perrytown, Willisville, Bodcaw, Patmos, Sutton and Falcon.
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
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1149 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas…
Northeastern Lafayette County in southwestern Arkansas…
Southwestern Nevada County in southwestern Arkansas…
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 1149 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Hope, moving southeast at 25 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, Perrytown, Willisville, Bodcaw, Patmos, Sutton and Falcon.
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