Heavy rain, flash floods predicted in Arkansas

Flooding, hail threaten Oklahoma

LITTLE ROCK — A flash flood watch is in place for much of Arkansas as forecasters predict a deluge of rain in the next two days.

The National Weather Service says up to 5 inches of rain is possible through Thursday in parts of western and southwestern Arkansas. Most of the rain is expected to come Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

In Little Rock, 3 to 4 inches of rain are possible with the storm system.

The heaviest rainfall is predicted in Texarkana, Arkadelphia, Sheridan and Stuttgart. The weather service says flash flooding is likely.

Forecasters say strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on Halloween, with the storm system clearing out by Thursday night.

Heavy rain, large hail predicted in Oklahoma

The National Weather Service says heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds are possible as a storm system makes its way across Oklahoma.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday and early Thursday, but forecasters say the risk for a tornado outbreak is low. The National Weather Service says flooding, hail and wind are the main concerns with the storm system.

Forecasters say 1 to 3 inches of rain are possible over the next two days, with up to 5 inches possible locally in southeastern Oklahoma. A flash flood watch is in place through 7 a.m. Thursday in the eastern part of the state.

The weather service in Tulsa says the heaviest rain is likely along a line from Hugo to Poteau.

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