Little Rock, Ark. – Flash flooding and severe thunderstorms will threaten much of Arkansas through Monday as multiple rounds of heavy rain and damaging winds sweep across the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, a Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening for the northern half of the state, including cities along I-40 and the Ouachita Mountains. Widespread rainfall totals between 2 and 4 inches are expected, with localized areas—especially in Northwest, Central, and East Arkansas—seeing up to 6 inches.
The main concern over the weekend and into Monday is damaging wind gusts between 60–70 mph, with isolated hail up to 1 inch in diameter. The strongest storms are expected between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, and again Sunday night into early Monday.
Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Brinkley could be hit hardest, with already saturated ground increasing the risk of rapid-onset flash flooding. Drivers are urged to avoid low-lying roads and stay off the roads during peak storm hours.
Storm activity is expected to taper off by 4 p.m. Monday, but additional advisories could be issued if rainfall rates increase or storm tracks shift.
