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WWUS84 KTSA 050112
SPSTSA

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
812 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

ARZ001-010-050145-
Benton AR-Washington AR-
812 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BENTON AND NORTH CENTRAL
WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM CDT...

At 812 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over
Cave Springs, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
         around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation
         is possible.

Locations in or near the path include...
Springdale...                     Rogers...
Bentonville...                    Lowell...
Pea Ridge...                      Tontitown...
Cave Springs...                   Highfill...
War Eagle...                      Northwest Arkansas Regional Air...
Centerton...                      Elm Springs...
Avoca...                          Walnut Hill...
Monte Ne...                       Larue...
Healing Springs...                Rocky Comfort...
Lookout...                        Vaughn...

This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 71 and 89.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3613 9425 3627 9436 3650 9407 3628 9388
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 233DEG 18KT 3625 9423

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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