Craighead County, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – Craighead County has been placed under a tornado watch.
In Northeast Arkansas, the watch encompasses Craighead, Clay, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, and St. Francis. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m.
A widespread damaging wind event with some tornado threat is likely late Sunday afternoon through Sunday night from northeast Texas to southwest lower Michigan. The greatest wind damage threat appears to be from northeast Arkansas/western Tennessee to southern Indiana during the evening and overnight hours.
Following the severe weather, the “bottom is going to fall out” of the temperature. Highs in the 70s on Sunday will fall into the 20s by Monday morning. Monday temperatures will not reach higher than the 30s. Jonesboro Right Now and the Jonesboro Media Group radio stations will be watching and reporting on the weather closely.
For a list of public storm shelters in Craighead County and Paragould, click here.
For the most up-to-date information on incoming weather, listen to Jonesboro Media Group radio stations 104.9 The Fox, 100.5 The Eagle, and Mix 106.3.
- Click here to listen to 104.9 The Fox.
- Click here to listen to 100.5 The Eagle.
- Click here to listen to Mix 106.3.
The Region 8 Storm Team (KAIT-TV) will also provide severe weather coverage. Warnings and information are also available on NOAA Weather Radio, broadcast in this area on 162.55 MHz.