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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:46 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Lonoke, northeastern Grant, central Saline and Pulaski Counties through 430 PM CDT ... At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East End, or 13 miles southeast of Southwest Little Rock, moving northwest at 15 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... Little Rock... North Little Rock... Benton... Sherwood... Jacksonville... Cabot... West Little Rock... Maumelle... Bryant... Downtown Little Rock... North Little Rock Airport... Little Rock AFB... Southwest Little Rock... Haskell... Shannon Hills... Wrightsville... Argenta... Tull... Otter Creek... Cane Creek... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:45 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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