Here is your local forecast for Little Rock Arkansas, reported at 5:15 AM on Thursday, the 6th of June. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Then, Thursday, showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Thursday Night, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 70. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Then later, Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunrise today will be at 5:55 am and the sun will set at 8:19 pm.

There are 2 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.

Hazardous Weather Outlook. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas. Day one. Today and Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will be likely over much of the state today and tonight. Stronger storms will be efficient rainfall producers and capable of producing quite a bit of rain in a short period of time. Due to already saturated ground from heavy rains and ongoing flooding, it will not take much rain to cause flash flooding or runoff issues. The heaviest rain is expected over western and northwest Arkansas. Also, while an isolated strong storm won`t be out of the question, the overall threat of severe thunderstorms is low. Meanwhile, the Arkansas River will continue to rise or remain high, with major flooding continuing at all forecast points along the river. Days two through seven. Friday through Wednesday. Major flooding continues along the Arkansas River. This is an historic event, with record or near record crests occurring or projected. Arkansas River levels will remain high for quite some time. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Friday and Saturday. The threat of any severe storms will remain low. For those working outdoors, assisting with the ongoing Arkansas River flooding, be aware of the lightning hazard associated with approaching thunderstorms. Have a shelter in mind should storms approach your area. Heavy rainfall will be possible with any stronger storms that develop in the coming days. Spotter Information Statement. Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

Flood statement. From the National Weather Service in Little Rock. the Flood Warning continues for the following river in Arkansas. Arkansas River At Dardanelle 1 NE affecting Pope and Yell Counties. Arkansas River At Morrilton affecting Conway and Perry Counties. Arkansas River At Toad Suck Lock And Dam Tailwater affecting Faulkner and Perry Counties. Arkansas River At Little Rock affecting Pulaski County. Arkansas River At Pine Bluff affecting Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 18 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 dot weather dot gov slash lzk Under the Current Conditions section. Select River and Lakes AHPS. Precautionary/preparedness actions. Safety message. Remember to Turn Around. Don`t Drown Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Everyone with property or other interest along streams and rivers should remain alert to changing weather forecasts. Should conditions change. Look for river forecasts or Flood Warnings for use in making informed decisions to protect life and property. Arc119-070049- /o. Klzk. T0000z-000000t0000z/ /lita4. T2040z. T1000z. T0000z. NO/ 450 AM Central Daylight Time Thu Jun 6 2019. The Flood Warning continues for The Arkansas River At Little Rock. until further notice. Or until the warning is cancelled. At 3:00 AM Thursday the stage was 29. feet. Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 23. feet. Forecast. The river will slowly fall to a stage of 29. feet by Friday morning. With rainfall in the forecast at the end of the week, continue to monitor forecasts for any updates. Impacts at 27. feet. Shillcutt Bayou backwater flooding near 37th and 38th Streets west of State Highway 365. The County Farm Road area floods from backwater up the Little Maumelle River, several homes are impacted by access problems. Arkansas River crested in May 8th 1990 at 27. feet. Impacts at 29. feet. Baring Cross, Dixie, and Eastgate areas of North Little Rock effected. Fld Observed Forecast 6 AM Crest Location Stg Stg Day Time Fri Sat Sun Crest Time Date. Arkansas River Little Roc 23 29. Thu 03 AM 29. Falling. Lat. Lon 3430 9213 3461 9221 3483 9247 3492 9238 3467 9207 3434 9199.

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