Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1228 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026
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Hempstead AR-Lafayette AR-Nevada AR-
1228 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 1228 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bodcaw, or 11 miles north of Stamps, 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…
Willisville, Bodcaw, Patmos 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!
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LAT…LON 3356 9364 3364 9342 3349 9321 3344 9332
3344 9337 3343 9338 3336 9356
TIME…MOT…LOC 0524Z 316DEG 16KT 3353 9348
TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…1.75 IN
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1210 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas…
North Central Lafayette County in southwestern Arkansas…
Southwestern Nevada County in southwestern Arkansas…
* Until 115 AM CDT.
* At 1210 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Washington,
or 6 miles northwest of Hope, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
Hope, Emmet, Perrytown, Washington, Bodcaw, Patmos, Oakhaven,
Sutton and Mount Moriah.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing
dangerous hail and damaging winds.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
TORNADO…POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT…CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE…1.75 IN
WIND THREAT…RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST…60 MPH