Westside Consolidated School District will be closed Thursday, April 3, to assess damage from Wednesday’s storms.
The NWS said the tornado threat had diminished, so the warning was cancelled. The area remains under a tornado watch until midnight.Â
As forecasters continue to warn Mid-South residents of potential severe weather, city and county workers are preparing.
Risks for Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Rains
In response to incoming severe weather, Craighead County and the City of Jonesboro are providing free sandbags for the public.
The April Neighborhood Cleanup scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to weather.
Due to anticipated inclement weather on Wednesday, Arkansas State baseball’s midweek clash with Little Rock has been canceled, with the chance for a make-up game yet to be determined.
The burn ban for Craighead County has been lifted after the area received rainfall over the weekend.
The NWS has allowed the tornado warning for parts of Craighead County to expire. However, the area remains under a tornado watch until 11 p.m.
Widespread outbreak of severe weather appears likely late Sunday afternoon and evening.