...Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding Forecast Late This Week...
Rain chances are expected to increase through the end of the work
week as a storm system approaches the Mid-South, bringing the
potential for heavy rainfall Thursday through Friday night.
Portions of the Mid-South are forecast to receive 1-2 inches of rain
with this system. Areas in northeast Arkansas, the Missouri
Bootheel, and extreme northwest Tennessee are currently in a
moderate risk for excessive rainfall, with some areas accumulating 3
inches of rain by Saturday morning.
Widespread small stream flooding is expected. Also, current ensemble
river guidance is suggesting minor to isolated moderate river
flooding.
Stay tuned to updates and potential Watches and Warnings as this
event nears in time, and prepare with your flood safety plan
accordingly.