Hazardous Weather Outlook for Springfield, Arkansas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
248 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024
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Lawrence-Cleburne-Jackson-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Perry-
Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Pike-Clark-
Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Desha-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-Drew-Boone County Except Southwest-
Newton County Higher Elevations-Searcy County Lower Elevations-
Southern Johnson County-Southern Pope County-
Southeast Van Buren County-Western and Northern Logan County-
Northern Scott County-Northwest Yell County-
Polk County Lower Elevations-
Central and Eastern Montgomery County-
Boone County Higher Elevations-Newton County Lower Elevations-
Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations-
Johnson County Higher Elevations-Pope County Higher Elevations-
Van Buren County Higher Elevations-
Southern and Eastern Logan County-
Central and Southern Scott County-Yell Excluding Northwest-
Northern Polk County Higher Elevations-
Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations-
Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations-
Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
248 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered to isolated thunderstorms will remain in the forecast
through tonight as a weak system moves over the state. While the
threat for organized severe weather remains low...a few strong to
severe thunderstorms could be seen. Damaging winds and large hail
will be the primary threats with the strongest thunderstorms. Some
locally heavy rainfall could also be seen.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A few thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday...but the chances
for seeing severe weather remain low. The threat for hazardous
weather will then become low for the rest of the weekend.
By early next week...a period of above normal temperatures is
expected across the state. Daily highs are expected to approach
or exceed 90 degrees in many locations...with heat index values in
the upper 90s at times. Expect conditions to cool off by the
middle of the week as rain chances return to the forecast.
.Spotter Information Statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to http://weather.gov/lzk.
Flash Flood Warning for Springfield, Arkansas
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1012 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024
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Conway AR-Pope AR-
1012 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CONWAY AND SOUTHEASTERN POPE COUNTIES...
At 1012 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms had produced heavy rain across the warned area.
Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is likely
ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Russellville... Morrilton...
Atkins... Pottsville...
Happy Bend... Lake Dardanelle...
Economy... Blackwell...
Gum Log... Kenwood...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
LAT...LON 3517 9298 3522 9314 3526 9318 3536 9316
3535 9309 3526 9272 3513 9281 3516 9294
3517 9290 3518 9292
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED