The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning for potentially historic rainfall across the American South and Midwest, citing life-threatening risks through the weekend. The heavy rains will impact areas from Dallas to West Virginia, with significant flash and riverine flooding expected. Tornado warnings have also emerged, particularly in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Tragically, at least six casualties have been reported thus far in Tennessee, Missouri, and Indiana, and communities are bracing for ongoing damages and emergencies as the storms develop further.
The National Weather Service emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "This flooding event will be a marathon - not a sprint," as it prepared the public for the extended duration of heavy rainfall.
Warnings for tornado activity accompanied the rainfall advisories, leading to reported tornadoes in Arkansas and Oklahoma, with other regions like Indiana and Kentucky experiencing severe windstorms.
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