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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 11:53 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 7:41 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
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