Live Traffic Camera: I-49 at Exit 62 (North)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arkansas, including the following counties, Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington AR and Oklahoma, including the following counties, Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Wagoner and Washington OK. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread heavy rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts of 4 to 5 inches are possible within the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* WHAT...Heat index values around 105. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.