At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Gore Springs, or 14 miles northeast of Grenada, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Spearman, Pittsboro, Benwood, Bounds, Derma, Reid, Loyd, Ellard,
Vardaman, Bruce, Shepherd, Skuna, Tyson, Gums, Retreat, Big Creek,
and Calhoun City.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Start Time
5/1/2025 6:40 PMEnd Time
5/1/2025 7:30 PM