Pontotoc News

Rain and thunderstorms remain active across parts of the region, with flash flood warnings still in effect. The severe weather threat is decreasing after sunset, but residents are advised to stay alert.

The National Weather Service warns of a low to medium chance of severe weather this weekend, with damaging winds as the main threat.

A power outage has occurred in Ingomar and Liberty due to a transmission line problem. Crews are on their way to assess and restore service.

The National Weather Service warns of potential severe storms and dangerous heat across the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta regions today.

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.