Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...
Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Calhoun, Union and
Bradley Counties.
Cache River Near Patterson affecting Jackson and Woodruff
Counties.
For the Ouachita River...including Jones Mill Dcp, Arkadelphia,
Camden, Thatcher L&D...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Cache River...including Patterson...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ouachita River at Thatcher L&D.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 79.0 feet, Property in low lying areas needs to be
removed. Access roads to oil and gas rigs may be flooded. Levee
gates should be closed before the river reaches 80 feet. There is
minor flooding at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 77.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Wednesday evening to a crest of 79.5 feet Thursday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 79.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Feb 18, 2026 00:38
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 30, 2026 17:26
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 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 1 above expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 30, 2026 07:07
Until: Jan 31, 2026 07:15
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 Watch
The Extreme Cold Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Shreveport LA on this developing situation.
From: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 27, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 0 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 27, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 5 above.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 26, 2026 16:19
Until: Jan 27, 2026 18:00
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 09:00
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 temperatures as low as 0 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:15
Until: Jan 26, 2026 17:15
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations
up to one inch and ice accumulations between two tenths and one
half of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible.
From: Jan 24, 2026 19:46
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy accumulations of mixed wintry precipitation are
likely across the entire area.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be limited to near impossible in certain areas.
Hazardous conditions could impact all commutes into Monday after
precipitation has ended due to refreezing ice on roadways.
From: Jan 20, 2026 19:24
Until: Jan 25, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 0 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, and east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...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 17:18
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:30
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
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 sleet
accumulations up to 4 inches north of Interstate 30, with snow and
sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches between Interstate 20 and
Interstate 30. Ice accumulations between one-third of an inch to 1
inch possible between US Hwy 82 and US Hwy 84, with greatest
accumulations expected near the Interstate 20 corridor.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast
Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the
ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 23, 2026 02:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Storm total snow and
sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are anticipated with areas of
up to 5 inches possible, particularly near and north of I-30. Ice
accumulations between one quarter and three quarters of an inch
are expected, with localized accumulations of up to or exceeding 1
inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:53
Until: Jan 22, 2026 23:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as as low as 5 to 0
degrees possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 22, 2026 11:53
Until: Jan 22, 2026 22:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility a quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills of 5 to 10 degrees below zero and minimum air
temperatures as low as 5 to 0 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CST Thursday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Friday night through Monday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Low visibility
could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 22, 2026 06:00
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility a quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills of 5 to 10 degrees below zero and minimum air
temperatures as low as 5 to 0 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CST Thursday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Friday night through Monday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Low visibility
could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 22, 2026 06:00
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:00
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
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Storm total snow and
sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are anticipated with areas of
up to 5 inches possible, particularly near and north of I-30. Ice
accumulations between one quarter and three quarters of an inch
are expected, with localized accumulations of up to or exceeding 1
inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Friday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 19:37
Until: Jan 22, 2026 19:45
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.
In addition to the wintry precipitation, dangerous wind chill values
of -5 to -10 degrees below zero are possible across north Arkansas
on Saturday night into Sunday morning.
* 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 travel on Friday evening.
From: Jan 21, 2026 18:29
Until: Jan 22, 2026 09:00
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
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to 8 inches and ice accumulations between three
tenths and one half of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
Travel could be limited to near impossible in certain areas.
Hazardous conditions could impact all commutes into Monday after
precipitation has ended due to refreezing ice on roadways.
From: Jan 21, 2026 06:54
Until: Jan 21, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Watch
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...A high impact winter weather event is expected to occur
this Friday night through Saturday night. Total snow accumulations
of over 4 inches are expected across portions of northern and
central Arkansas. A winter mixture is expected across the
remainder of the state during this time. Later forecasts will
refine the timing and locations of expected winter weather
accumulations.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel is expected to be difficult. Again, later
forecasts will focus the winter weather accumulations and
associated timing.
From: Jan 20, 2026 19:26
Until: Jan 21, 2026 07:30
Special Weather Statement
Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth.
* TIMING: From 12 AM until 6 PM Monday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: Ranging between 20-30 percent.
* WIND: North to northwest winds from 10-20 mph with higher gusts
between 25-35 mph.
* FUELS: Dry to critically dry.
These conditions will support the spread of wildfires. Outdoor
burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are
discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement
as soon as possible.
From: Dec 29, 2025 09:57
Until: Dec 30, 2025 00:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 05:28
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 23:57
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, and east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 16:16
Until: Dec 29, 2025 06:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, southeast, and southwest Arkansas.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 15:59
Until: Dec 29, 2025 00:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Saline, Calhoun, Clark, Dallas, Hot Spring, and Ouachita
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 11:57
Until: Dec 27, 2025 16:00
