Severe storms to race across Arkansas and vicinity into Saturday evening

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A refreshing change in the weather headed to the lower Mississippi Valley will come at the expense of severe thunderstorms into Saturday evening.The same storm that ignited damaging thunderstorms and tornadoes across the North Central states on Friday will target southern Missouri, Arkansas and surrounding areas with severe weather.AccuWeather Storm Warning Meteorologist Brian Knopick anticipates severe weather to redevelop into early Saturday night.”Damaging winds, local flash flooding and large hail will be the main threats with a low chance for a tornado,” he said.

Even in the absence of flooding, motorists will also face reduced visibility and a heightened risk of vehicles hydroplaning when traveling at highway speeds.Such hazardous conditions can unfold on stretches of interstates 30, 40, 49 and 55 for a time.Anyone attending sporting events or other outdoor weekend activities should remain alert for changing weather conditions and have a plan in place for where to seek shelter.This includes residents and visitors in Branson, Missouri; Fayetteville, Little Rock, Jonesboro and El Dorado, Arkansas; Memphis, Tennessee; Greenville, Mississippi; and Monroe, Louisiana.Heavy thunderstorms may also approach Shreveport, Louisiana, on Saturday night.

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“Enabling audible alerts on your cell phone is a great way to receive severe weather bulletins as they are issued,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Renee Duff said.”The severe storms will weaken overnight on Saturday, bringing heavy downpours as they translate to the south,” Knopick said.The storms are expected to push farther south across the lower Mississippi valleys overnight, continuing to reduce visibility for motorists. A …


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