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Multiple rounds of severe weather are forecast across eastern Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, and West Tennessee, with damaging winds as the primary threat.

Multiple rounds of severe weather are forecast for eastern Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, and West Tennessee, with damaging winds being the main threat, authorities say.

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.