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A flash flood warning is in effect until 7:15 p.m. CDT for areas including Friars Point, Mississippi, and Marvell, Arkansas, as radar estimates indicate 2 to 4 inches of rain have fallen.

Radar estimates indicate more than 5 inches of rain in parts of Phillips County, prompting flash flood warnings for several areas.

Flash flooding was reported in Paris, Memphis, Lexa, and DeSoto County amid intense storms. The rain has eased, but motorists are advised to exercise caution.

Storms have caused outages in several areas, with crews working to restore power. No injuries or damage reports were provided.

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Officials are calling on Memphis residents to report flooding and impassable roads following recent heavy rains in the area.

A marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is forecast Saturday evening into early Sunday, with damaging winds and localized rainfall as primary threats, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

A line of thunderstorms is moving into the Mid-South from the north. Residents are advised to carry umbrellas as they head out.

Rain is expected to return late tonight and persist through the weekend, with potential for significant totals, according to weather forecasts.