Hazardous Weather Outlook for Emerson, Arkansas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
133 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
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133 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Arkansas,
southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana
and east Texas.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Severe weather chances will return to the region today and continue
into the weekend. All modes of severe weather will be possible,
along with a threat for flash flooding resulting from training heavy
rainfall in a few locations.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Severe weather chances will linger through the weekend. The greatest
chance for widespread severe weather will be Sunday, with all modes
of severe weather being possible. Additionally, 3-5 inches of
rainfall will be possible through the middle of the new workweek,
which could result in additional flooding and flash flooding given
recent rainfall.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
Flood Warning for Emerson, Arkansas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
217 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Louisiana...
Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill affecting Columbia and Webster
Parishes.
For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake
Bistineau...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 230 PM CDT.
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217 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of private boat
ramps. Move livestock to higher ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:00 PM CDT Friday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 9.9 feet
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.1 feet on 03/05/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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