JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A storm system moving across Arkansas is bringing heavy flooding rains, along with strong winds and possible tornadoes to Region 8.

Following hours of steady rain, the National Weather Service issued Flash Flood Warnings for the following counties in Region 8:

Baxter
Independence
Izard
Newton
Searcy
Sharp
Stone

Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Sharp, Izard, Stone, Searcy, Baxter, Independence, Newton county until Feb 08 5:30PM. More information at https://t.co/ZrgcZ7I0FK. pic.twitter.com/NWT1poSR5g
— Aaron Castleberry (@WXAaronJC) February 8, 2023

The Jonesboro Police Department reported several streets were also under water. At least two cars ended up in the ditch on Race Street, according to JPD.

Two vehicles ended up in the ditch on Race Street. — Two vehicles ended up in the ditch on Race Street.(Jonesboro Police Dept.)

Meteorologist Aaron Castleberry said a surge of warmer air Tuesday afternoon could send temperatures into the 60s, increasing instability and spin in the atmosphere.

“I think the greatest threat for severe weather is between 4 and 11 p.m. as the cold front... — “I think the greatest threat for severe weather is between 4 and 11 p.m. as the cold front pushes through the area.”(KAIT-TV)

“That is why we will see an increase in the severe weather threat,” he said. “I think the greatest threat for severe weather is between 4 and 11 p.m. as the cold front pushes through the area.”

"We will see an increase in the severe weather threat,” said Meteorologist Aaron Castleberry. — "We will see an increase in the severe weather threat,” said Meteorologist Aaron Castleberry.(KAIT-TV)

Castleberry said strong winds and an isolated tornado or two will be the greatest threats, along with heavy flooding rains.

Meteorologist Aaron Castleberry said strong winds and an isolated tornado or two will be the... — Meteorologist Aaron Castleberry said strong winds and an isolated tornado or two will be the greatest threats, along with heavy, flooding rains.(KAIT-TV)

“The best threat for severe weather is south of Region 8,” he said. “But, we cannot let our guard down.”

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The severe threat leaves Region 8 by midnight and cooler air moves in.

“When it comes to the flooding threat, there is a flood watch in effect for a good portion of... — “When it comes to the flooding threat, there is a flood watch in effect for a good portion of our counties.”(KAIT-TV)

“When it comes to the flooding threat, there is a flood watch in effect for a good portion of our counties,” he said. “One to three inches of rain will be common, with higher amounts in isolated areas.”

Region 8 Rainfall (2/8/23)

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