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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Shreveport LA

207 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026



OKZ077-060730-

McCurtain OK-

207 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MCCURTAIN COUNTY

UNTIL 230 AM CDT...



At 207 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 27

miles northwest of Gillham, or 34 miles northwest of De Queen, moving

east at 50 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around

         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is

         possible.



Locations impacted include...

  Smithville, Watson and Plunketville.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening

weather conditions.



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.



Frequent 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.



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LAT...LON 3428 9476 3451 9484 3451 9446 3433 9447

TIME...MOT...LOC 0706Z 252DEG 47KT 3448 9461



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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