Channel 7 News | Severe Weather And More Flooding Likely

Arkansas Weather

Wednesday April 09, 2008 at 8:57 am

The Storm Prediction Center has continued their moderate risk for Arkansas Thursday. Much of the activity will take place during the day, so keep informed at work. The threat for large hail, high winds, and tornadoes exists. This system will have a tremendous amount of energy and moisture. With winds turning with height, conditions are favorable for supercell storms to produce tornadoes.

One other threat is flooding. Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, Little Rock had almost 3.5 inches of rain on an already saturated ground. Much of the state is now under a flash flood watch as this next system approaches.

We want all of you to be safe. Take the few minutes today to make sure you know where your safe place is located at home and at work. Here's the idea... go to the lowest level, go to an interior room or closet, put as many walls between you and the outside, and make sure the room has absolutely no windows. Also, bring something like a thick pillow to protect your head from any debris. It's also good to have a battery operated tv or radio and flashlights if your electricity goes out. You will need to stay informed in case power goes out. We will keep you updated here and on Channel 7 news. Hopefully this system will not produce much, but right now it does appear a significant outbreak may occur in the moderate risk area highlighted below from the Storm Prediction Center.

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posted by Todd Yakoubian

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trth

5:16 pm on 04/10/08

Todd, Has it always been as consistent as this year that "moderate risk" produces tornadoes? I know it's just a prediction, and I never noticed until this year, but it seems like every time we've had that risk level this year, there have been "for sure" tornadoes. Maybe it's always been like that and I just noticed. I just wondered if it was worth looking into the statistics/history.

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Janie Rogers

1:56 pm on 04/10/08

I just want to give Todd, Melinda and Barry a very big THANK YOU for your coverage on the storms today. I live in Leola and I watched that wall cloud go to the west of my home this morning. Your coverage was right on the mark. THANK YOU again for keeping us safe!

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Louise Bailey

12:34 pm on 04/10/08

IS IN THE HALLWAY OF MY HOME SAFE,WHEN THERE IS A TORNADO

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auntmo1@sbcglobal.net

10:15 pm on 04/09/08

THANK YOU FOR WEATHER CALL. IT IS WONDERFUL, ESPECIALLY IN NIGHTIME WHEN PEOPLE ARE SLEEPING. ARE THERE OTHER AREAS IN COUNTRY THAT HAVE THIS? I HAVE TALKED WITH FRIENDS IN SEVERAL STATES THAT HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS SERVICE. THANKS AGAIN, I THINK THIS WILL SAVE MULTIPLE LIVES.

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nannyknows8@excite.com

3:18 pm on 04/09/08

I enjoy your news and your weather, thank you. lib

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Visionary

1:14 pm on 04/09/08

My home signed up for the Weather Call 7 alert. Last night, while the storms were inching closing to our area, we not only received a notification on our house phone we also recieved the notification on our cel phone. I just wanted to thank you for caring enough about our community in south Arkansas to give us a call. The weather team at News Star 7 is top of the line. Thank You for all you do.

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