Advarsler, Arlie Moore Landing Use Area

Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near DeGray Lake State Park, or 7 miles northwest of Arkadelphia, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Arkadelphia... Caddo Valley... DeGray Lake State Park... Donaldson... Friendship... Bismarck... Lower Lake Recreation Area... De Roche... Social Hill... Midway in Hot Spring County... Joan... 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.