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.Rainfall from what will become Tropical Depression Francine will
range from 3 to 6 inches over the watch area. Localized higher
amounts will be possible. Urban areas will be at a particular risk
of flooding.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, including the following areas,
Crittenden, Cross, Mississippi, Poinsett and St. Francis and West
Tennessee, including the following areas, Benton TN, Carroll,
Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman,
Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Shelby
and Tipton.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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