Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Prairie 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 3:15PM CDT until August 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
SVRLZK The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Woodruff County in eastern Arkansas... Northern Prairie County in central Arkansas... Southeastern White County in central Arkansas... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 315 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of Hurricane Lake WMA, or 11 miles south of Augusta, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Patterson... McCrory... Hurricane Lake WMA... Dixie... Howell... Penrose... McClelland... Gregory... Grays... Morton... Hilleman... Wiville... Georgetown...
Effective August 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Little Rock AR
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 4:45 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Prairie 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 17, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Prairie County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for White County, Woodruff County.