Severe storms move through Region 8
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Region 8 until 9 p.m. Sunday Severe weather moved into the area Sunday afternoon as a tornado warning was issued just outside Region 8. By Region 8 Newsdesk | May 9, 2021 at 11:14 AM CDT - Updated May 9 at 6:01 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Severe weather moved into the area Sunday afternoon as a tornado warning was issued just outside Region 8.
The tornado warning was issued for areas in Lee and St. Francis counties, as several watches and warnings were issued during the afternoon. The warning was allowed to expire.
Tornado warning just outside of Region 8. Should stay south of Forrest City. #arwxpic.twitter.com/egqET7RiKB ʀʏ☀️ɴ ᴠᴀᴜɢʜᴀɴ (@ryanvaughan) May 9, 2021
Damage from downpours coming to light
Flash flooding reported in region, power outages reported By Region 8 Newsdesk | March 15, 2021 at 12:31 PM CDT - Updated March 18 at 9:59 AM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A series of severe storms Wednesday evening dumped heavy rains in Craighead and Greene Counties, causing flooded streets and homes.
In Craighead County, the road department is closing County Road 959 between County Road 960 and County Road 931 due to wash-out of the roadway.
Crews said work and repair may take a few days.
Wednesday night, several cars had to be towed after they stalled out on flooded city streets.
Jonesboro E-911 reported several flooded roads in town, including water 2 inches deep at Race Street and Caraway Road.
Yates also says that side roads and county roads are covered.
One more update from Lawrence County Judge John Thomison:
-US-63/main roads in the county are in fair shape.
-Side roads/County roads are covered. Sheriff Jeff Yates says he s seen worse conditions, but still would recommend staying home.â Logan Whaley (@LoganWhaleyKAIT) February 12, 2021
Meteorologist Aaron Castleberry, who was live in the StormTracker, reported just before 5 a.m. that roads were âhorrendousâ between Jonesboro and Trumann.
Adam Jones, who was located on Harrisburg Road just off Interstate 555, described a âsheet of sleetâ covering the roadway, making for a slippery commute.