Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Cross County, Arkansas
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 4:15PM CDT until August 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
At 415 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hughes, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... West Memphis, Forrest City, Marion, Wynne, Earle, Hughes, Parkin, Madison, Village Creek State Park, Memphis, Caldwell, Crawfordsville, Edmondson, Colt, Horseshoe Lake, Widener, Sunset, Gilmore, Anthonyville, and Jericho. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 in Arkansas between mile markers 242 and 279. Interstate 55 in Arkansas between mile markers 8 and 24.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Memphis TN
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Last Checked
57 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Cross County, Arkansas?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (57 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Cross County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Cross County, Arkansas as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Lee County.