Extreme Tornado

Tornado Warning issued April 25 at 11:15PM CDT until April 26 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Hempstead, AR Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

TORSHV

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1115 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Washington, or 11 miles northwest of Hope,
moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Hope, Washington and Oakhaven.

Recommendations

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!