Hazardous Weather Outlook for Wesson, Arkansas
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
437 AM CDT Wed May 15 2024
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437 AM CDT Wed May 15 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Arkansas,
southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana,
southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
No hazardous weather is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall returns to the forecast by Thursday, as the next
system pushes into the region. Another 2 to 4 inches of rainfall,
with isolated higher amounts, will be possible in some locations. A
Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall is in effect Thursday into Friday
morning. A new flood watch will likely be needed ahead of this
event, but there is still some uncertainty as to how far north the
heaviest rainfall axis will shift. In addition, the threat of a few
strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out during this late week
timeframe. Otherwise, improving weather conditions are expected by
this weekend through early next week, with temperatures climbing into
the lower 90s.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed Thursday and Friday.
Flood Warning for Wesson, Arkansas
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
930 PM CDT Wed May 15 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 930 PM CDT.
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930 PM CDT Wed May 15 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 70.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 70.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 69.1 feet
Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 70.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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