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City of Benton, Arkansas
Wednesday March 1st, 2023 :: 05:54 p.m. CST

Alert

Tornado Warning until 06:45PM Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Garland County in central Arkansas... West central Saline County in central Arkansas... Southeastern Montgomery County in western Arkansas... Northeastern Hot Spring County in southwestern Arkansas...

* Until 645 PM CST.

* At 552 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mount Ida, moving east at 60 mph. This storm has a history of producing up to two inch hail as well, most recently in Mount Ida. HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. 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... Hot Springs... Hot Springs Village... Mount Ida... Mountain Pine... Lonsdale... Hot Springs Memorial Field... Meyers... Jessieville... Lake Ouachita State Park... Rockwell... Hot Springs National Park... Mauldin... Avant... Magnet Cove... Oaklawn Racetrack... Sunshine... Royal... Lena Landing Rec Area... Gulpha Gorge... Hempwallace...

* AFFECTED AREAS: GARLAND, AR ... HOT SPRING, AR ... MONTGOMERY, AR ... SALINE, AR

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

Address/Location
City of Benton, Arkansas
114 S East St
Benton, AR 72015

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 501-776-5900

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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