03/11/2026
****Update****
The Tornado Warning for Pope County has expired as of 3:15 AM. The storm that prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area, and the threat for Pope County has ended. There were no confirmed reports of a tornado.
We will continue monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates if additional warnings are issued.
****Update****
🚨 As the storm moves closer to Pope County, we are activating the warning sirens in Pottsville, Russellville, as well as Dover. Dover is being activated due to being connected to the Russellville sirens. No concerns currently in the Dover area.🚨
⚠️- The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Perry County in central Arkansas...
Yell County in central Arkansas...
Southwestern Pope County in central Arkansas...
* Until 315 AM CDT.
* At 227 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fourche Valley, or 15 miles southwest of Danville,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Russellville... Danville...
Dardanelle... Pottsville...
Ola... Lake Dardanelle State Park...
Mt Nebo State Park... Gravelly...
Fourche Valley... Plainview in Yell County...
Petit Jean River WMA... Mosley...
Lake Dardanelle... Belleville...
Casa... Aplin...
Corinth... Birta...
Ni**od... Ranger...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
