Winthrop, AR Weather Alerts

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas, including the following
counties, Howard, Little River, Miller and Sevier, southeast
Oklahoma, including the following county, McCurtain, and northeast
Texas, including the following counties, Bowie, Camp, Cass,
Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Red River, Smith,
Titus, Upshur and Wood.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Excessive, heavy rainfall will continue across the Flood
Watch area through tonight and into Friday with 2 to 4 inches
of rainfall possible with isolated higher amounts. Soils
remain very saturated from previous rainfall over the last
week and thus, the flash flood threat will only increase
overnight into Friday from additional forecasted rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with isolated
amounts in excess of 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous weather
conditions could impact the morning commute.

* WHAT...Northwesterly winds between 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
35 or 40 mph will soon subside after sunset.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma and
east and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result. In addition, strong winds and rough waves on area
lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Little River County, Hempstead County,
Nevada County, Miller County, Lafayette County, Columbia
County and Union County. In Texas, Bowie County and Cass
County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 97. For
the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with
heat index values up to 111 expected.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Sevier County, Howard County and Little
River County. In Oklahoma, McCurtain County.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this morning.
For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8
PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Sevier County, Howard County and Little
River County. In Oklahoma, McCurtain County. In Texas, Red
River County.

* WHEN...During the daylight and early evening hours.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Sevier County, Howard County and Little
River County. In Oklahoma, McCurtain County. In Texas, Red
River County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...In Arkansas, Sevier County, Howard County and Little
River County. In Oklahoma, McCurtain County. In Texas, Red
River County.

* WHEN...During the daylight and early evening hours.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma and
east and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma and
east and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.