Widespread rain expected in Arkansas

This National Weather Service graphic shows rainfall across portions Arkansas Tuesday.
This National Weather Service graphic shows rainfall across portions Arkansas Tuesday.

11:52 A.M. UPDATE

A flash flood warning for Grant, Hot Spring and Saline Counties has been canceled.

Off-and-on rain showers are expected across parts of the state throughout the day, some of which may be heavy, meteorologist Dennis Cavanaugh said. Some areas may see small hail or occasional flash flooding, but no serious weather hazards are expected, according to the meteorologist.

EARLIER:

A cold front continuing to move across Arkansas on Tuesday morning is predicted to bring widespread rain, prompting flash flood warnings in portions of the state, forecasters said.

The flash flood warnings were issued for Grant, Hot Spring and Saline counties and are scheduled to expire at 12:15 p.m.

The National Weather Service said isolated thunderstorms were possible, with localized areas receiving heavy rain. Widespread hazardous weather wasn’t expected.

On Wednesday, cold air is predicted to settle in the state and remain there through Friday, bringing precipitation over western Arkansas on Wednesday night into Thursday, according to forecasters. A wintry mix is possible in elevated portions of the state, though most areas are expected to see cold rain.

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