Hazardous Weather Outlook for Graphic, Arkansas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
444 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
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Adair OK-Benton AR-Carroll AR-Cherokee OK-Choctaw OK-Craig OK-
Crawford AR-Creek OK-Delaware OK-Franklin AR-Haskell OK-Latimer OK-
Le Flore OK-Madison AR-Mayes OK-McIntosh OK-Muskogee OK-Nowata OK-
Okfuskee OK-Okmulgee OK-Osage OK-Ottawa OK-Pawnee OK-Pittsburg OK-
Pushmataha OK-Rogers OK-Sebastian AR-Sequoyah OK-Tulsa OK-Wagoner OK-
Washington OK-Washington AR-
444 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
TORNADO.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Along and southeast of Interstate 44.
ONSET...Ongoing.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Along and southeast of Interstate 44.
ONSET...Ongoing.
FLASH FLOOD.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Southeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...Ongoing.
POOR VISIBILITY.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Eastern Oklahoma.
ONSET...After midnight.
DISCUSSION...
Numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through early evening
primarily along and southeast of Interstate 44. Scattered severe storms
are possible with a risk of large hail, locally damaging winds, and a
few tornadoes. The risk of severe weather is gradually spread eastward
and diminish by mid evening. Additionally, flash flooding remains a concern
with areas of heavy rain through mid evening. Main stem river flooding
is ongoing across portions of the region due to the recent heavy rains.
SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Local Spotter Activation May Be Needed.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
MONDAY...No Hazards.
TUESDAY...Thunderstorm and High Wind Potential.
WEDNESDAY...Severe Thunderstorm and High Wind Potential.
THURSDAY...Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Potential.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY...Thunderstorm Potential.
EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Another storm system will arrive Tuesday, continuing to affect the
area through Friday. The main impact will be repeated chances for
thunderstorms and severe weather potential. Due to the previously
wet conditions and additional rainfall, flooding concerns may again
develop.
weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
Tornado Watch for Graphic, Arkansas
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 159
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
515 PM CDT SUN APR 28 2024
TORNADO WATCH 159 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
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. ARKANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BENTON CARROLL CRAWFORD
FRANKLIN LOGAN MADISON
POLK SCOTT SEBASTIAN
WASHINGTON
Flood Advisory for Graphic, Arkansas
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
253 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Oklahoma...Arkansas...
Lee Creek near Van Buren affecting Sequoyah and Crawford Counties.
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253 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Lee Creek near Van Buren.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 401.0 feet, water may begin to cover an access road
into Tailwater Park. The recreational vehicle campground near
Rena Road begins to be affected by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:18 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 400.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 400.7
feet tomorrow morning.
- Action stage is 399.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 401.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3554 9437 3542 9437 3542 9442 3554 9452
Flood Advisory for Graphic, Arkansas
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
228 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Mulberry River near Mulberry affecting Crawford and Franklin
Counties.
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228 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Mulberry River near Mulberry.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, no flooding occurs but the river is swift
and dangerous. Backwater from the Arkansas River may affect low
lying areas near the first few miles of the Mulberry River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Action stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3545 9406 3561 9404 3562 9394 3557 9400
3546 9403
Flood Watch for Graphic, Arkansas
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
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Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Pushmataha-Choctaw-Ottawa-Delaware-Cherokee-Adair-Sequoyah-
Haskell-Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Eureka Springs, Berryville, Fayetteville,
Grove, Stigler, Rogers, Springdale, Ozark, Clayton, Bentonville,
Stilwell, Huntsville, Tahlequah, Jay, Miami, Sallisaw, Antlers,
Poteau, Charleston, Wilburton, Van Buren, Fort Smith, and Hugo
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas, including the following counties,
Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Madison, Sebastian and
Washington AR and Oklahoma, including the following counties,
Adair, Cherokee, Choctaw, Delaware, Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore,
Ottawa, Pushmataha and Sequoyah.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Shower and thunderstorm redevelopment this afternoon is
expected across the watch area. Additional rainfall amounts
combined with previous rainfall will maintain a flood threat
through this evening.
Therefore, the flood watch will now be in effect until 1 am
Monday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.