Weather Alerts for Friday, 3/24/2023-Saturday, 3/25/2023:
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1053 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee, including the following counties, in East Arkansas, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Greene, Mississippi and Poinsett. In Southeast Missouri, Dunklin and Pemiscot. In West Tennessee, Dyer, Lake, Obion and Weakley.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front with numerous showers and thunderstorms will drape across portions of northeast Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel and northwest Tennessee today. Low pressure will track along the stalled front this evening with additional showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches are possible in the watch area, with isolated higher amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Wind AdvisoryURGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1044 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to over 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Driving on east west oriented roadways could become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Flood WarningFlood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1106 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Francis River near Saint Francis.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Most lowland inside the levee system is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Saturday morning to 23.5 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1053 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee, including the following counties, in East Arkansas, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Greene, Mississippi and Poinsett. In Southeast Missouri, Dunklin and Pemiscot. In West Tennessee, Dyer, Lake, Obion and Weakley.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front with numerous showers and thunderstorms will drape across portions of northeast Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel and northwest Tennessee today. Low pressure will track along the stalled front this evening with additional showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches are possible in the watch area, with isolated higher amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Wind AdvisoryURGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1044 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2023
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to over 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Driving on east west oriented roadways could become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Flood WarningFlood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1106 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2023
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Francis River near Saint Francis.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Most lowland inside the levee system is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage Saturday morning to 23.5 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
