Active AlertsAugusta, AR

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansa
S: Cache River Near Patterson affecting Woodruff and Jackson Counties. For the Cache Riverincluding PattersonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Cache River near Patterson.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the low grounds along the river and tributaries. At 10.0 feet, Pastureland and cropland not protected by levees in Jackson and Woodruff counties affected. Water is over portions of State Highway 37 and deep along the shoulders of State Highway 18 near Grubbs. Water over portions of Woodruff County Road 775 north of State Highway 260.
Additional Details: - At 7:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is near crest and will begin a slow fall by the middle of the week. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall forecasts. Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at... www.weather.gov/lzk Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 830 AM CDT.

At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jacksonport, or 8 miles west of Newport, moving southeast at 35 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include Newport Diaz Oil Trough Jacksonport Tupelo Algoa McFadden Campbell Station Beedeville Amagon Weldon Balch Blackville Olyphant Shoffner Thida Ingleside Stegall Erwin Mack
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If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for eastern and north central Arkansas.