Devastating, life-threatening floods have already started in some states as an atmospheric river causes heavy rainfall.

An atmospheric river is bringing multiple rounds of heavy rainfall across the Midwestern and Southern U.S. this week.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many Arkansans are planning to make their way to the many lakes and rivers Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley has to offer.

The heaviest rain is likely in a swath from Arkansas to Ohio, where many areas should see more than a foot of rain by the ...