Genoa, Arkansas

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 3 PM this
afternoon to 6 am CST Friday...

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 3 PM this
afternoon to 6 am CST Friday.

Temperatures will continue falling throughout the day... reaching the
middle 30s this afternoon over East Texas... as high pressure
builds across the region. This area will begin to see areas of
rain transitioning to snow from west to east this afternoon into
this evening. Snow is expected to continue through the evening and
into the overnight hours. Snow may be moderate at times... with
average accumulations of 1 to 2 inches over the advisory area
expected. In addition... strong northwesterly to westerly winds of
15 to 25 mph with higher gusts may result in areas of blowing snow
across the advisory area. This combined with falling snow may
bring periods of reduced visibilities.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.



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... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight CST
tonight...

A lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight CST
tonight.

High pressure behind a strong cold front will build across the
region today. The increased pressure gradient associated with the
surge of high pressure will create windy conditions through much
of the day. Westerly to northwesterly winds behind the front will
increase to above 20 mph with gusts to near 30 mph can be expected
through this evening. Winds are forecast to begin to diminish
toward midnight.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop
on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

... Daily rainfall record broken at Texarkana Arkansas for the date
of December 23rd...

location old record new record years of data
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Texarkana AR 1.87 in 2002 3.84 in 2009 records since 1930
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