Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* WIND...West to west-northwest at 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 30
to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURE...Upper 60s to Lower 70s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 19, 2026 03:40
Until: Feb 19, 2026 21:00
Red Flag Warning
...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 004, 005, 103, 112, 113,
203, 212, 213, and 313.
* WIND...Expect south and southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Expect humidity levels to drop into the 20th
percentile.
* IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 18:26
Until: Feb 19, 2026 08:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CST THURSDAY FOR
VERY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA
AND FAR NORTHWEST ARKANSAS...
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CST Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND...West to west-northwest at 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 35
mph.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURE...Upper 60s to Lower 70s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 17:30
Until: Feb 19, 2026 07:00
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 055 Benton, Fire Weather
Zone 056 Morgan, Fire Weather Zone 057 Miller, Fire Weather
Zone 058 Maries, Fire Weather Zone 066 Vernon, Fire Weather
Zone 067 St. Clair, Fire Weather Zone 068 Hickory, Fire
Weather Zone 069 Camden, Fire Weather Zone 070 Pulaski, Fire
Weather Zone 071 Phelps, Fire Weather Zone 073 Bourbon, Fire
Weather Zone 077 Barton, Fire Weather Zone 078 Cedar, Fire
Weather Zone 079 Polk, Fire Weather Zone 080 Dallas, Fire
Weather Zone 081 Laclede, Fire Weather Zone 082 Texas, Fire
Weather Zone 088 Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 089 Dade, Fire
Weather Zone 090 Greene, Fire Weather Zone 091 Webster, Fire
Weather Zone 092 Wright, Fire Weather Zone 093 Newton, Fire
Weather Zone 094 Lawrence, Fire Weather Zone 095 Christian,
Fire Weather Zone 096 Douglas, Fire Weather Zone 097 Crawford,
Fire Weather Zone 097 Howell, Fire Weather Zone 101 Cherokee,
Fire Weather Zone 101 McDonald, Fire Weather Zone 102 Barry,
Fire Weather Zone 103 Stone, Fire Weather Zone 104 Taney and
Fire Weather Zone 105 Ozark.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 72.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 19:05
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:15
Fire Weather Watch
* AFFECTED AREA...In Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Washington, and
Madison counties. In Oklahoma, Osage, Washington, Nowata,
Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek,
Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, and
McIntosh counties.
* WIND...West to west-northwest at 15 to 25 mph, gusting 30 to 40
mph.
* HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURE...Upper 60s to Lower 70s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 04:20
Until: Feb 18, 2026 21:00
Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Arkansas, Benton, Carroll, Washington, and
Madison counties. In Oklahoma, Osage, Washington, Nowata,
Craig, Ottawa, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Creek,
Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair, Muskogee, and
McIntosh counties.
* WIND...West to west-northwest at 15 to 25 mph, gusting 30 to 35
mph.
* HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURE...Upper 60s to Lower 70s.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 17, 2026 17:15
Until: Feb 18, 2026 06:00
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 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 between zero and 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 15:50
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and south central and
southwest Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 07:55
Until: Jan 31, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and south central and
southwest Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 18:38
Until: Jan 31, 2026 16:00
Special Weather Statement
Light snow and flurries continue across northwest Arkansas and
far eastern Oklahoma early this morning. Area observations and
traffic cameras indicate that visibilities are being reduced in
these bands to as low as two miles. A dusting of accumulation is
possible as well. Drivers should use extra caution if you
encounter roadways with any snow on them. The snow should taper
off by 3 am and skies will gradually clear.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:25
Until: Jan 31, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and south central and
southwest Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 08:10
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:00
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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between zero and 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* 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 01:51
Until: Jan 30, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and south central and
southwest Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 10 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 00:18
Until: Jan 30, 2026 14:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 27, 2026 04:38
Until: Jan 27, 2026 16:00
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 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 25, 2026 23:09
Until: Jan 26, 2026 23:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 18:46
Until: Jan 26, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 degrees
below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills will result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 24, 2026 16:53
Until: Jan 26, 2026 05:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero.
* 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 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 24, 2026 19:22
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
From: Jan 24, 2026 21:27
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation continuing. Additional snow
accumulations of 1-2 inches across northern portions of Arkansas,
up to one inch of sleet across central portions of Arkansas, and
anywhere from a glaze up to one tenth of an inch of ice
accumulations from central to southern Arkansas.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be
slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely in
areas that have significant ice accumulations. Travel could be
nearly impossible.
From: Jan 25, 2026 10:20
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected through Sunday afternoon.
North of Interstate 40, additional accumulations between 4 and 8
inches, locally up to 10 inches. Blowing and drifting snow may
occur. South of Interstate 40, a mixture of snow and sleet will
occur, with additional accumulation of 1 to 6 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are
expected areawide, with impacts likely to continue into next week
given the forecasted snow and sleet amounts. Localized power
outages may occur. Brutally cold temperatures will prevail into
early next week. Warming shelters should be considered.
From: Jan 25, 2026 04:07
Until: Jan 25, 2026 21:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With moderate to heavy snowfall accompanying
the dangerously cold conditions, motorists should avoid traveling
but will need to plan for cold weather survival in the event they
become stranded.
From: Jan 24, 2026 21:18
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of
4 to 8 inches across northwestern and northern sections...
additional snow/sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches across
central sections...and additional ice and some sleet accumulations
of one quarter and one half 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.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:22
Until: Jan 25, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches. Greatest amounts are expected along and south of
Interstate 44 and the lowest amounts are expected across central
Missouri. Areas near the Missouri and Arkansas border may see
sleet mix with snow at times.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very cold temperatures
in the single digits with wind chill values below zero will add to
the safety threat. Motorists should avoid traveling but will need
to plan for cold weather survival in the event they become
stranded.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:47
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:15
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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With moderate to heavy snowfall accompanying
the dangerously cold
conditions, motorists should avoid traveling but will need to plan
for cold weather survival in the event they become stranded.
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:30
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 11:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. North of Interstate 40,
mainly snow is expected, with total accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Blowing and drifting snow may occur. South of Interstate
40, mainly sleet is expected, mixing with snow and freezing rain.
Total sleet and snow accumulations between 3 to 5 inches. Freezing
rain of up to 0.25 inches may occur near the Red River.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are
expected areawide, with impacts likely to continue into next week
given the forecasted snow and sleet amounts. Localized power
outages may occur, especially near the Red River, where heavier
icing is possible. Brutally cold temperatures will prevail through
the weekend and into early next week. Warming shelters should be
considered.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 11:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible. Total
snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible, with lower
amounts favored toward central Missouri at this time.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...Snow is expected to begin Friday evening and continue
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold temperatures in the single digits
with wind chill values below zero will add to the safety threat if
vehicles become stranded.
From: Jan 22, 2026 08:23
Until: Jan 22, 2026 22:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees
below zero possible, and minimum air temperatures as low as 0 to 5
degrees below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 22, 2026 06:00
Until: Jan 22, 2026 22:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...A high impact winter storm 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
northern portions of the state, with local amounts in excess of 8
inches possible. A mixture of snow and sleet accumulations between
2 to 5 inches is expected over central to southern Arkansas. Ice
accumulations around a quarter to one half of an inch are possible
over southern Arkansas, with locally greater amounts near three
quarters of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...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 07:40
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 5 below and 15 below
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 22, 2026 05:46
Until: Jan 22, 2026 18:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with locally heavier amounts
up to 15 inches and ice accumulations between a quarter and a half
inch are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Isolated power outages and tree damage are possible due
to the ice. Travel will be severely impacted. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
From: Jan 22, 2026 05:43
Until: Jan 22, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 14 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely be ongoing at this time
which will add to the safety threat if vehicles become stranded.
From: Jan 22, 2026 08:25
Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:30
Special Weather Statement
At 1225 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from 5 miles south of Berryville to near Fern.
Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects.
Locations in or near the path include...
Wesley... Cass...
Huntsville... Carrollton...
Dryfork... Rudd...
Bidville... Red Star...
Metalton... Kingston...
Mountainburg... Connor...
Forum... Aurora...
Coin... Alabam...
Crosses... Combs...
Locke... Turners Bend...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 22 and 26, and
between mile markers 28 and 30.
From: Jan 08, 2026 18:25
Until: Jan 08, 2026 19:00
