A Tornado Warning was issued Tuesday evening for Ashley County in southeastern Arkansas, as a storm with radar-indicated rotation moved northeast toward Crossett and Hamburg.
NWS Jackson issued the warning at 4:59 PM CST. It ran until 6:00 PM CST.
Tornado Warning Details
At 4:59 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was near West Crossett, close to Huttig. It was moving northeast at 35 mph.
The hazard was a tornado, with radar-indicated rotation as the source. Maximum hail size was below 0.75 inch.
NWS Jackson said the storm would be near Crossett, North Crossett and West Crossett around 5:05 PM, Hamburg around 5:15 PM and Old Milo around 5:20 PM. Blanchton was also in its path.
The bulletin warned that flying debris would be dangerous to anyone without shelter, mobile homes would be damaged or destroyed, and tree damage was likely.
A Marginal Risk Day
NWS Jackson had forecast a line of isolated severe storms for Tuesday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds up to 60 mph were the main threat, and a few tornadoes could not be ruled out.
The office rated the day a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5), with storms moving through from about 4 PM Tuesday to 3 AM Wednesday. Heavy rain could also cause localized flash flooding.
What to Do
During a tornado warning, take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.
If you are outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, get to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Damage Reports
No damage reports or confirmed tornado had been published when this article was written. NWS storm surveys, if any, will be posted on weather.gov/jan.
