Craighead County, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – The National Weather Service has placed Craighead County under a tornado watch.
The watch is in effect until Tuesday at 10 p.m. It includes nine other counties in Northeast Arkansas: Clay, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, and St. Francis.
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Part of Northeast Arkansas is under an enhanced risk for severe storms. Damaging wind and large hail are primary concerns, although tornadoes cannot be ruled out, according to the NWS. Storms are expected to move through the area from 2-10 p.m.
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.
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