'Torrential rain' expected for Arkansas this week

The National Weather Service says severe storms are possible this week in Arkansas along with periods of "torrential rain."

Forecasters said significant rainfall is likely Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front moves through the state. The weather service doesn't expect an outbreak of severe weather in Arkansas, but forecasters said 1 to 3 inches of rain are likely.

The weather service said the rain is expected to move east by the afternoon or early evening of Halloween.

Forecasters predict sunny skies with highs in the low 70s on Friday.

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