Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Desha 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 20 at 5:09PM CDT until August 20 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
SVRLZK The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Bradley County in southeastern Arkansas... Southwestern Desha County in southeastern Arkansas... Drew County in southeastern Arkansas... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 508 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Ladelle, or 10 miles southeast of Monticello, moving south at 35 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Law enforcement. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Monticello... Warren... Dermott... Wilmar... Green Hill... Ladelle... Prairie Grove... Jerome... Baxter... New Hope in Drew County... Enon... Johnsonville... Selma... C
Effective August 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Little Rock AR
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread wind damage across Central and Southern Drew County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Desha 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
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