The National Weather Service in Little Rock reports that a Flash Flood Watch continues for parts of Arkansas, including the following areas:
In central Arkansas – Conway, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Lonoke, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, White and Yell.
In north central Arkansas – Cleburne and Van Buren.
In southwest Arkansas – Clark, Dallas, Hot Spring, Ouachita and Pike.
In western Arkansas – Montgomery, Polk and Scott.
Through Thursday evening, Widespread heavy rainfall has fallen over much of the watch area over the past few days. With additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through Thursday afternoon. The potential for additional flash flooding will continue, especially in areas where a narrow axis of heavy rainfall sets up.
With the ground already saturated in many areas, it will not take much additional rainfall to produce flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be sure to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.