Hazardous Weather Outlook for Jarta, Arkansas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
358 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
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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-
358 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Some morning severe thunderstorms will remain possible until about
sunrise east and northeast sections...then expect mainly dry
conditions into the afternoon hours.
More thunderstorms will develop late this afternoon and mainly
this evening into the overnight hours as a cold front drops
southeast through the state. Severe thunderstorms look likely
with this activity...with all hazards expected. Very large hail
larger than golf balls and 70 mph wind gusts will be the primary
threats...but a few tornadoes will also be possible. Some locally
heavy rainfall may lead to an isolated flash flood threat as
well.
Expect the threat for severe weather to decrease late tonight and
near sunrise Thursday as the activity drops southeast of the
area.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will linger on Thursday
across the southern half Arkansas before cooler, drier, and more
seasonal air returns Friday into the weekend.
.Spotter Information Statement...
Spotter activation will may be needed late this afternoon into the
overnight hours.
Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to http://weather.gov/lzk.
Flood Warning for Jarta, Arkansas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
832 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas...
White River At Augusta affecting Woodruff and White Counties.
For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown,
Des Arc, Clarendon...Minor flooding is forecast.
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.
River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall
forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of
flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall
forecasts.
Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at...
www.weather.gov/lzk
Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 845 PM CDT.
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/AUGA4.1.ER.240507T2322Z.240509T1200Z.240512T0600Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Augusta.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Farm ground along the river in White and
Woodruff counties begin to flood. Seasonal agricultural impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.5
feet Thursday morning (May 9).
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
White River
Augusta 26.0 26.0 Tue 8 pm CDT 26.4 26.5 26.3
**Crest: 5/9 7AM CDT 26.5 feet**
LAT...LON 3514 9152 3525 9146 3537 9150 3534 9136
3521 9133 3515 9137