Special Weather Statement
Expect south to southwesterly winds around 10 to 20 mph by
Thursday afternoon with some gusts in excess of 30 mph at times.
Very dry air will be located over the area with minimum afternoon
RH values between 15 to 30 percent. This will make it possible
for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is
not recommended.
If a wildfire is observed, report it by dialing 911 or by
contacting the Arkansas Forestry Division at (800) 468-8834.
From: Feb 19, 2026 07:17
Until: Feb 20, 2026 02:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 30, 2026 18:09
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 08:32
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill
values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 30, 2026 05:40
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as -20 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 26, 2026 23:03
Until: Jan 27, 2026 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and some
sleet accumulations between 6 and 12 inches across northern
sections...sleet and some snow accumulation of 2 to 6 inches over
central sections...and sleet and ice accumulations around one to
three quarters of an inch across far southern and southeast
sections.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:28
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could
cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:28
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 5 below to colder than 15
below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero
could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:12
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and some
sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches across northern
sections...sleet and some snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches over
central sections...and sleet and ice accumulations around one to
three quarters of an inch across far southern and southeast
sections.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Expect power outages and tree
damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:15
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 5 below to colder than 15
below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to colder than 15 below
zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are
not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected
skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:40
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and some
sleet accumulations between 4 and 10 inches across northern
sections...sleet and some snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches over
central sections...and sleet and ice accumulations around one to
three quarters of an inch across far southern and southeast
sections.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Expect power outages and tree
damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:11
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...A high impact winter weather event is expected this Friday
night through Sunday morning with heavy mixed precipitation
possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected
over the central to northern portions of the state, with local
amounts in excess of 8 to 10 inches possible. A mixture of snow
and sleet accumulations between 1 to 3 inches is expected across
the southern third of the state. Freezing rain accumulations of a
quarter inch to half inch are possible over far southern Arkansas.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 06:58
Until: Jan 21, 2026 21:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility as low an one quarter mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central, southeast, and southwest Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 07, 2026 07:02
Until: Jan 07, 2026 16:00
