Red Flag Warning
...Elevated Fire Danger Today...
.Gusty winds, dry fuels, and low relative humidity will lead to
fire danger conditions across southeast Missouri today.
* Affected Area...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 098, 106 and
107.
* Winds...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 7 to 8 percent amidst ongoing
drought conditions.
* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 19, 2026 18:26
Until: Feb 20, 2026 02:00
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity amidst ongoing
dry conditions, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST today.
* Affected Area...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 098, 106, and
107, which includes Shannon, Oregon, and Carter counties.
* Winds...South to Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
around 30 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as around 25 percent.
* 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 7 to 8 percent amidst ongoing drought
conditions.
* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 19, 2026 07:48
Until: Feb 20, 2026 02:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Dunklin, Clay, Greene, Craighead, Mississippi, and
Pemiscot.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 18, 2026 17:30
Until: Feb 20, 2026 00:00
Red Flag Warning
...High Fire Danger Thursday...
.Gusty winds, dry fuels, and low relative humidity will lead to
high fire danger conditions across southeast Missouri Thursday.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 8 PM CST Thursday.
* Affected Area...In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 098, 106 and
107.
* Winds...Southwest 10 to 16 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* 10 Hour Fuels...as low as 7 to 8 percent.
* Impacts...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 18:59
Until: Feb 19, 2026 10:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 1 below.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Feb 01, 2026 04:40
Until: Feb 01, 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 6 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 30, 2026 19:02
Until: Jan 31, 2026 11:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening to noon CST /1 PM
EST/ 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 19:16
Until: Jan 31, 2026 10:15
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 10 to 19 below zero
are expected.
* WHERE...all of of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
From: Jan 26, 2026 06:13
Until: Jan 26, 2026 22:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between zero and 16 below.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 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.
From: Jan 26, 2026 05:49
Until: Jan 26, 2026 21:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 19 below zero
are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
From: Jan 26, 2026 13:13
Until: Jan 26, 2026 21:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 24, 2026 05:05
Until: Jan 24, 2026 20:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 15 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For
the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday
morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 24, 2026 05:05
Until: Jan 24, 2026 20:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations up to
two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 24, 2026 04:59
Until: Jan 24, 2026 20:00
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
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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 1 to 12 below zero are
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 1 PM CST /2 PM
EST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:48
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. A band of 9 to 13 inch accumulations peaking
roughly from around Van Buren, Missouri across Southern Illinois
and the Ohio River counties of Western Kentucky to the Evansville
Tri-State region. 5 to 8 inches of snow is forecast in other
locations across far southeast Missouri and southern portions of
west Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri
and western Kentucky are possible, mainly Saturday evening through
midday Sunday, with some freezing rain possible in the southern
Kentucky Pennyrile. Sleet mixing in those areas may add up to over
an inch, with a light glaze of freezing rain.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may become impossible
at times. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger.
From: Jan 23, 2026 20:00
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 13 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 18 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6
PM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:56
Until: Jan 24, 2026 06:45
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 13 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 18 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6
PM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Sunday evening
through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:56
Until: Jan 24, 2026 06:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between
one tenth and two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:56
Until: Jan 24, 2026 06:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 10 below to 10 above expected.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 23, 2026 11:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 22:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 2 to 12 below zero are
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 1 PM CST /2 PM
EST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.
From: Jan 23, 2026 07:13
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:00
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE REGION...
.Snow is expected to begin overnight tonight, periods of sleet will
mix in over western Kentucky and far southeast Missouri. The
majority of the event is expected to persist at heavy snow through
Sunday afternoon.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking
roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion
northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other
locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky.
Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western
Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and
up to a light glaze of freezing rain.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may become impossible
at times. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger.
From: Jan 23, 2026 07:18
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 7 inches and ice accumulations up to
two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 23, 2026 11:50
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 6 and 9 inches and ice accumulations less
than one quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* 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 22, 2026 17:36
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Friday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The 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.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:40
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking
roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion
northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other
locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky.
Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western
Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and
up to a light glaze of freezing rain.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Friday Night to 6 PM CST /7 PM
EST/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:51
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of light precipitation will develop across the region after
3am. With temperatures initially below the freezing mark and cold
ground temperatures, precipitation will start out as light
freezing drizzle or light snow. This may lead to slick spots on
roadways, which may impact the morning commute. South winds will
help temperatures slowly rise overnight to above freezing early
Wednesday morning, changing precipitation over to rain and
improving any travel issues.
Allow extra time to reach your destination, and leave plenty of
distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
From: Jan 21, 2026 05:50
Until: Jan 21, 2026 15:00
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
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 08, 2026 10:10
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one-half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 08, 2026 10:18
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
