Hazardous Weather Outlook for Newell, Arkansas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
344 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
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Hempstead-Nevada-Lafayette-Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-
Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-
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344 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Arkansas,
southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana,
east Texas and northeast Texas.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, some possibly
severe, are expected to increase Wednesday afternoon and evening
over East Texas, Southwest Arkansas, and Southeast Oklahoma, ahead
of a weak cold front and associated upper level disturbance. Storms
are expected to diminish late over northwest Louisiana. Hail,
damaging wind, and the chance for a tornado or two will all be
possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Additional showers and thunderstorms should redevelop Thursday
afternoon and evening near the slow moving front, with the severe
weather threat for damaging winds over the region all possible over
these areas. This will diminish Thursday night as the front shifts
south of the region.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed.
Flood Warning for Newell, Arkansas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
839 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Ouachita River At Felsenthal Lock and Dam affecting Union and
Ashley Counties.
For the Ouachita River...including Felsenthal Lock and Dam, Monroe,
Columbia...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 Thursday evening at 845 PM CDT.
ARC003-139-100145-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0073.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FELA4.1.ER.240412T0630Z.240422T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 71.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 65.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 72.2 feet Sunday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LAT...LON 3311 9223 3322 9212 3315 9210 3300 9206
3300 9210
Flood Warning for Newell, Arkansas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
803 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas...
Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Calhoun, Union and
Bradley Counties.
For the Ouachita River...including Jones Mill Dcp, Arkadelphia,
Camden, Thatcher L&D...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 Thursday evening at 815 PM CDT.
ARC011-013-139-100115-
/O.CON.KLZK.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CALA4.1.ER.240506T2130Z.240510T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
803 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ouachita River at Thatcher L&D.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 79.0 feet, Property in low lying areas needs to be
removed. Access roads to oil and gas rigs may be flooded. Levee
gates should be closed before the river reaches 80 feet. There is
minor flooding at this level.
At 80.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs at this level. Levee gates
should be closed to prevent the river from backing into Calion
Lake. Access to oil and gas rigs and to timber is flooded. There
is wide coverage of flooding in the river bottoms.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 80.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 80.6
feet tomorrow evening (Thursday May 9).
- Flood stage is 79.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Ouachita River
Thatcher L&D 79.0 80.3 Wed 7 pm CDT 80.6 80.6 80.6
**CREST: 5/9 7PM CDT 80.6 Feet**
LAT...LON 3311 9223 3323 9236 3329 9261 3338 9247
3333 9226 3322 9212