* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Portions of East Arkansas, including the following counties, Lee and Phillips and North Mississippi, including the following counties, Coahoma and Tunica.
* WHEN…Until 715 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 402 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Marvell, Elaine, Helena-West Helena, St Francis National Park, Friars Point, Tunica, Lexa, Dundee, Dubbs, Watkins Corner, North Tunica, Lake View, Lula, Lagrange, Huma, Helena Crossing, Preston Place, Quarles, Wycamp and Spring Creek. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FFWMEG
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for… Southeastern Lee County in eastern Arkansas… Phillips County in eastern Arkansas… Northeastern Coahoma County in northwestern Mississippi… Southwestern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi…
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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… Marvell, Elaine, Helena-West Helena, St Francis National Park, Friars Point, Tunica, Lexa, Dundee, Dubbs, Watkins Corner, North Tunica, Lake View, Lula, Lagrange, Huma, Helena Crossing, Preston Place, Quarles, Wycamp and Spring Creek.
Severe Flash Flood Warning is currently in effect until 7:15 PM CDT.
At 5:03 PM in Friars Point, the temperature stands at 88°F with a light wind at 2.7 mph. Conditions are overcast, contributing to a moderate humidity level. There has been no recorded precipitation so far today.
Earlier today, temperatures peaked at 88°F with a low of 74.3°F. Winds are expected to increase this evening, reaching up to 14.9 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 18% tonight, with additional rain forecasted, although the chance of a thunderstorm has dropped from earlier today.
In addition to the Severe Flash Flood Warning, a Minor Flood Advisory is also in effect for the area. These alerts come as Doppler radar detects thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall across the region, indicating potential flooding risks. Residents are advised to remain aware of changing conditions as the evening progresses.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 88°F | 74°F | Thunderstorm: slight or moderate |
| Saturday | 94°F | 72°F | Thunderstorm: slight or moderate |
| Sunday | 87°F | 73°F | Drizzle: dense |
| Monday | 73°F | 64°F | Drizzle: dense |
| Tuesday | 82°F | 64°F | Drizzle: moderate |
| Wednesday | 89°F | 68°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 89°F | 76°F | Thunderstorm: slight or moderate |