7:00 AM, Thursday UPDATE: Since our morning showers have come to a close and we'll be getting a break from the rain for most of the day - the National Weather Service has taken most our viewing area has been taking OUT of the FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect until 7:00 tonight. The outlying counties that remain in the watch are: Scott, Polk, Logan, and Johnson. As showers and storms begin moving in later tonight, the chance of flash flooding will return. In leiu of that, a new FLASH FLOOD WATCH will go into effect Friday morning at 7:00 and remain in effect until Saturday morning at 7:00. Laura Huckabee / Meteorologist 11:21PM, Wednesday UPDATE: We do have widespread rain and storms in the River Valley tonight, but, the threat of actual severe storms is pretty low. We'll continue to see these storms work their way through the area thru about 4 or 5 in the morning.We'll see some of these showers and storms get into parts of NW Arkansas, too, but, no severe threat for NWA. By Thursday morning, a few more spotty showers and storms could redevelop, but, we're looking at drier weather by the afternoon.Main concern tonight into Thursday morning will be isolated flash flooding, mainly in the River Valley. We'll be watching it.Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee --------------------------------------------------------------------------3:45PM, Wednesday UPDATE: We will be watching for more spotty showers and storms this evening, a few of which could turn strong to severe. Storms will become increasingly likely late tonight into Thursday morning. The storms that arrive Thursday morning could come with a damaging wind threat in particular. Along with that, we'll need to be watching for some additional flash flooding. We'll continue to watch it carefully.Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee----------------------------------------------------------------11:00 AM, Wednesday UPDATE: We will continue to see mostly cloudy skies with occasional breaks in the clouds through the afternoon. It will be warm, breezy, and humid with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Looks like we could see another round of showers and storms again tonight so be sure to watch Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee on 4029 News at 5:00 and 6:00 for the latest severe weather information.Laura Huckabee / Meteorologist ----------------------------------------------------8:20 AM, Wednesday UPDATE: The Flash Flood Warning for LeFlore and western Sebastian Counties has expired.Laura Huckabee / Meteorologist ----------------------------------------------------------7:00 AM, Wednesday UPDATE:With more heavy rain expected in the River Valley, the National Weather Service has extended the FLASH FLOOD WATCH for counties along and south of I-40 until 7:00 tonight. While there may be breaks in the rain at times, any additional rainfall could be problematic since most of the area has already seen a couple of inches of rain since yesterday. Radar estimated rainfall totals show parts of LeFlore County already seeing more than five inches of rain. Laura Huckabee / Meteorologist -------------------------------------------------------------5:15 AM, Wednesday UPDATE:Good news - Benton and Carroll Counties have been dropped from the FLASH FLOOD WATCH issued yesterday by the National Weather Service. There are, however, several counties that remain in the watch that stays in effect until 7:00 this morning. Also, a FLASH FLOOD WARNING has just been issued for western Sebastian County (Arkansas) and LeFlore County (Oklahoma) until 8:15 this morning. Heavy rain is moving through that area right now where an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall during the warning period. Laura Huckabee / Meteorologist ------------------------------------------------------------2:30 AM, Wednesday UPDATE: An earlier Tornado Watch in the River Valley has been allowed to expire. A passing cold front has cut-off the tornado potential. However, steady rain showers with embedded thunder continue across the entire area. Flooding remains a concern since many places have already seen 1-2" of rain. A Flash Flood WARNING has been issued for northwestern Johnson County as well as parts of Newton & Boone counties outside of the 40/29 viewing area. A Flood WARNING has also been issued for northern Benton County. 4-5" of rain has fallen in this area. Although the heaviest rain showers have passed, runoff will likely continue. Stay with 40/29 on-air and online for updates. - Meteorologist Brendan Johnson--------------------------------------------------------------12:45 AM, Wednesday UPDATE:A new Tornado Watch has been issued for the River Valley until 5 AM. The counties included are Johnson, Logan, Polk, Sebastian, and Scott counties. Overall, the severe weather threat overnight is decreasing. We are watching a few storms in Scott, Logan and Polk county that are picking up in strength. Main threats will be strong winds and lots of rain. We can't rule out an isolated tornado as well. Over the next several hours we will see the strongest part of the storm in the River Valley move out of the area. We are expecting this to happen before 2 AM. Additional rainfall is possible through the overnight and into Wednesday morning. The flash flooding threat will remain. --------------------------------------------10:30 PM, Tuesday UPDATE:A line of storms is moving through the area right now. Parts of Northwest Arkansas have already seen one or two inches of rain (closer to 3" in far NW Benton county). And another several inches of rain will be likely tonight. Flash flooding is likely to develop in spots. Please watch for flooded roads tonight and tomorrow morning. Eventually, that flooding threat could spread into parts of the River Valley late tonight and tomorrow morning.Additional strong to severe storms will be possible through the overnight and into Wednesday morning. We will have to watch a damaging wind threat in the River Valley over the next couple of hours. --------------------------------------------A tornado watch remained in effect for Benton County Tuesday evening. 40/29 Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee said it appeared the storm is weakening, however it could still produce large hail and strong winds. He urged residents to stay away from windows. Another line of storms is moving into the region in the next few hours. 40/29 will provide live coverage via Facebook Live if and when further warnings are issued, and live on TV once power is restored. --------------------------------------------2:00 PM, Tuesday UPDATE: Additional storms are beginning to develop across the area. Some of these storms could be strong to severe. We will continue to watch this for you through the afternoon. Possible threats will be hail, strong winds and even tornadoes can not be ruled out. Later on tonight, flash flooding will become one of the bigger concerns as additional waves of storms will be possible tonight and into Wednesday. -----------------------------------------TORNADO WARNING IN EFFECT FOR MADISON COUNTY UNTIL 2:15 P.M.WATCH THE LIVE VIDEOCAST ABOVE FOR INFORMATION-----------------------------------------A tornado hit south central Oklahoma earlier this afternoon:12:05 p.m. Tuesday Update: A Tornado Watch is in effect for Northwest Arkansas and most of the River Valley until 11 p.m. tonight.We're watching for severe storms to develop throughout the afternoon and evening. These storms could produce tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. We'll also be watching for very heavy rain times - potentially leading to flash flooding. Darby Bybee / Chief Meteorologist --------------------------------------------------------------------------8:00 AM, Tuesday UPDATE: The Storm Prediction Center has updated their Convective Outlook for today and tonight. It now includes virtually all of NW Arkansas, as well as Crawford and northwestern Franklin counties in western Arkansas. In addition, Delaware, Adair, Sequoyah and north & western LeFlore counties in eastern OK are also in the ENHANCED RISK category. Take a look -Laura Huckabee / Meteorologist ---------------------------------------------------------------------5:30 AM, Tuesday UPDATE: The National Weather Service has expanded the original FLASH FLOOD WATCH to now also include Crawford, Sebastian, and Franklin Counties (in Arkansas) as well as Sequoyah and LeFlore Counties (in eastern Oklahoma). The FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect until 7:00 Wednesday morning - during which time, some areas could see 2 to 4 inches of rain.Laura Huckabee / Meteorologist ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:06PM, MONDAY UPDATE: We are watching for some potentially strong to severe storms to develop over our area Tuesday into Tuesday night. Both NW Arkansas and the River Valley will have potential to see a few strong to severe storms. The latest model data coming out tonight show spotty showers and storms developing as early as mid-morning on Tuesday. These first storms may not turn severe. But, as the day wares one, the severe potential will increase, especially during the afternoon and evening.All modes of severe weather look possible. Right now, it looks like any severe storms that get going Tuesday afternoon or early evening will be most likely to produce large hail, damaging winds and a tornado or two. As the evening wares on, it looks like damaging winds and flash flooding will become the more likely threats. Overall, this is how we have the risks stacked...Given the potential for a whole lot of rain in a very short amount of time, a Flash Flood Watch is in place for most of NW Arkansas for Tuesday into Tuesday night. Keep in mind, this Flash Flood Watch may be expanded to include the River Valley, too...We are designating Tuesday as a 40/29 Severe Day. So, now is a good time to make sure everyone in the family knows what to do if a Tornado Warning gets issued (interior room, as low as possible) or Severe Thunderstorm Warning gets issued (indoors and away from windows).And, as always, please avoid any flooded streets, if flooding does develop. Always find a different route.We'll be tracking it for you. Chief Meteorologist Darby Bybee