Little Rock, AR – Spring storms are targeting Central Arkansas with a prolonged bout of severe weather and flash flooding beginning Thursday afternoon and lasting into Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for much of the state, including Pulaski County, warning of a “particularly dangerous situation.”
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, the watch begins at 1 p.m. Thursday and extends through Sunday morning, with multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and excessive rainfall expected. Localized totals of 4 to 8 inches are possible, with isolated pockets reaching 10 inches, especially in areas along the I-40 corridor, which could experience travel disruptions, road closures, and flood-prone underpasses becoming impassable.
Key impacts include:
- Street and creek flooding in Little Rock, Conway, and North Little Rock.
- Flash flood risk in low-lying areas and rural roads across Central and Southeast Arkansas.
- Strong wind gusts up to 60 mph and possible isolated tornadoes through Thursday night.
Residents should:
- Avoid driving across flooded roads.
- Monitor updated alerts via weather radios or mobile apps.
- Prepare for possible power outages due to downed trees or lines.
Spring Forecast Outlook:
- Thursday: High of 71°F, storms likely all day, heavy rain overnight.
- Friday: High of 83°F, showers and thunderstorms, continued flood risk.
- Saturday: More storms, heavy rain likely, high near 74°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, much cooler with a high near 60°F.
- Monday: Clear skies return, high of 66°F.
