96.7 The Rocket

04/20/2025

TORNADO WARNING!!
Action Recommended
Take shelter in place or per instructions
Issued By
Little Rock - AR, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Montgomery County
Description
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Clark County in southwestern Arkansas... Northeastern Pike County in southwestern Arkansas... Central Garland County in central Arkansas... West central Hot Spring County in southwestern Arkansas... Southeastern Montgomery County in western Arkansas...
Until 500 PM CDT.
At 415 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Glenwood, or 15 miles southeast of Mount Ida, moving northeast at 50 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... Hot Springs Memorial Field... Oaklawn Racetrack... Mountain Pine... Bonnerdale... Sunshine... Royal... Lena Landing Rec Area... Gulpha Gorge... Hamilton... Hempwallace... Glenwood... Crystal Springs Landing... Meyers... Welsh... Mountain Valley... Lake Ouachita State Park... Rosboro... Lofton... Rockwell... Hot Springs National Park...
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.
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...

04/02/2025

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMING WARNING. THIS STORM HAS 60 MPH WINDS AND PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL. EXPECT DAMAGE TO VEHICLES AND ROOFS.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
From Wed 2:46 pm until 3:30 pm CDT
2 of 4
Action Recommended
Take shelter in place or per instructions
Issued By
Little Rock - AR, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Montgomery County
Description
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Scott County in western Arkansas... Polk County in western Arkansas... Northwestern Montgomery County in western Arkansas...
Until 330 PM CDT.
At 246 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Vandervoort, or 21 miles northwest of De Queen, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include... Board Camp... Winfield... Ink... Beauchamp... Waldron... Hatfield... Mena... Cossatot River State Park... Hatton... Potter... Boles... Polk County Fairgrounds... Cove... Dallas... Mena Intermountain Airport... Shady Grove... Mccauley... Rocky... Hon... Nunley...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for western Arkansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for western Arkansas.
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

04/02/2025

THUNDERSTORM WARNING:
Weather Alerts-Mount Ida, AR
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
From Wed 1:02 pm until 1:45 pm CDT
Action Recommended
Take shelter in place or per instructions
Issued By
Little Rock - AR, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Montgomery County
Description
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Scott County in western Arkansas... Northeastern Polk County in western Arkansas... Northwestern Montgomery County in western Arkansas...
Until 145 PM CDT.
At 102 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Queen Wilhelmina State Park, or near Mena, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include... Y City... Rich Mountain... Cardiff... Needmore... Cedar Creek... Waldron... Boles... Acorn... Parks... Eagleton... Mena...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for western Arkansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for western Arkansas.
TORNADO...POSSIBLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

04/02/2025

Due to the possibility of severe weather in the forecast, the City of Hot Springs Stormwater Division is canceling the weekly emergency siren test that would have occurred at noon today, April 2. If the sirens do sound today, it will not be a test and residents should take immediate action.

Operations will return to the regular weekly testing next Wednesday, April 9.

The emergency sirens alert residents outside of their residences to take action concerning impending severe weather. The National Weather Service distributes these notices.

Citizens can also receive emergency messages or weather alerts for their area through CodeRed. This free notification system, which is provided by the City of Hot Springs, offers individuals the choice of receiving alerts via email, text or phone call.

For more information on emergency weather alerts or to sign up for CodeRed, visit www.cityhs.net/611/CodeRED.

For information on public safe rooms, visit www.cityhs.net/1747/Public-Safe-Rooms-in-Hot-Springs-Garland.

03/31/2025

THE BURN BAN FOR GARLAND COUNTY IS CANCELLED PER GARLAND COUNTY JUDGE DARRYL MAHONEY

02/27/2025

ATTENTION LAKE RESIDENTS AND DOCK OWNERS..
PLEASE SHARE!

01/31/2025

ATTN MOUNTAIN PINE SCHOOL PARENTS

01/30/2025

Flash Flood Warning
From Thu 11:04 am until 3:00 pm CST
Action Recommended
Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By
Little Rock - AR, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Garland County
Description
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Conway County in central Arkansas... Garland County in central Arkansas... Perry County in central Arkansas... Southeastern Pope County in central Arkansas... Northwestern Pulaski County in central Arkansas... Northwestern Saline County in central Arkansas... Southeastern Yell County in central Arkansas... Northwestern Clark County in southwestern Arkansas... Central Hot Spring County in southwestern Arkansas... Northern Pike County in southwestern Arkansas... Montgomery County in western Arkansas... East Central Polk County in western Arkansas... Until 300 PM CST. At 1104 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Hot Springs... Hot Springs Village... Morrilton... Perryville... Mount Ida... Atkins... Pottsville... Glenwood... Ola... Oppelo... Mountain Pine... Amity... Caddo Valley... Norman... Menifee... Perry... Oden... Adona... Houston... Daisy... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Flood Watch
Until Thu 6:00 pm CST

01/17/2025

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01/10/2025

ROADWAY UPDATE: I just spoke with the Hot Springs Police Department. Roads are extremely treacherous. We've had snow fall and then sleet alternating for several hours. There have been Tow trucks that have run off the roadway, ambulances and police vehicles as well. *** PD estimates they have approximately 12 inches of snow at the station on Malvern Avenue. It continues to fall along with sleet. Mother Nature is not done yet.

ROAD CLOSURES: THE GORGE ROAD FROM THE CAMP GROUND TO SLEEPY VALLEY IS BARRICADED.
BLACKSNAKE IS ALSO CLOSED.
THE PARK SERVICE HAS CLOSED ALL MOUNTAIN ACCESS.
CARPENTER DAM IS BLOCKED SOUTH OF THE MLK BYPASS.

*** ARDOT HAS BEEN WORKING ON ROADWAYS ALL NIGHT.***

PLEASE DO NOT VENTURE OUT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TO.

01/09/2025

WE HAVE A MULTI VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY 7 SOUTH 8.5 MILES OUT OF HOT SPRINGS TOWARD BISMARCK. EMERGENCY CREWS ARE ON THE SCENE. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA. PLEASE STAY OFF ROADWAYS. THEY ARE BEGINNING TO GET SLICK. PRAYERS FOR ALL INVOLVED.

01/02/2025

WARMING SHELTER NEEDS:

Sally Carder posted needs for the Shelter at 109 Hobson:

The only clothing we are requesting is:
Sweatpants/sleeping pants…all sizes
T-shirts…all sizes
Men’s and women’s underwear all sizes
Blankets…no big bedspreads please
Towels and washcloths
Fruit…bananas, oranges, tangerines (no apples please)
Individually wrapped packages of chips, cookies, snacks
Dr. Peppers, Cokes, Sprites…no diet drinks
Bottled Water
Frozen breakfast sandwiches, sausage/biscuits, etc.
Boxes of Oatmeal
Crossword Puzzle books, Adult coloring books
Colored pencils, Sketch books
The Resource Center will be open tomorrow at 10 as we will be setting up. Deliveries can be dropped off anytime till 3.
Donations can also be dropped off Sunday at 3 or anytime next week.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!