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The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Warning for South Central Union County in south central Arkansa
S: Northwestern Union Parish in north central Louisiana Northeastern Claiborne Parish in northwestern Louisiana Until 300 PM CDT. At 1203 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Junction City, Bernice, Strong, Cooley, Spearsville, Lillie, Lockhart, Taylorville, Aurelle, Oakland and Corney Lake.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.