Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Jefferson 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 8:11PM CDT until August 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
SVRLZK The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Cleveland County in southeastern Arkansas... Southern Grant County in central Arkansas... Central Dallas County in southwestern Arkansas... Southwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Arkansas... Southeastern Hot Spring County in southwestern Arkansas... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 811 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sheridan to 9 miles west of Thiel, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Sheridan... Rison... Leola... Carthage... Lamont... Jenkins Ferry State Park... Kedron... Thiel... Dogwood... Ain... Lono... Tulip... Staves...
Effective August 20, 2026 at 9:11 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Little Rock AR
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
12 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Jefferson 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 (12 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Jefferson County?
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