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Freeze Warning
Issued: 4:34 PM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45-50 mph expected, particularly in the higher terrain of the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures over much of the state are expected, with hard-freezing conditions possible over north to central Arkansas. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:34 PM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45-50 mph expected, particularly in the higher terrain of the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures over much of the state are expected, with hard-freezing conditions possible over north to central Arkansas. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:04 PM Mar. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cache River near Patterson. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the low grounds along the river and tributaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is continuing to crest near 9.5 feet, and will remain steady above 9 feet through the weekend. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Cache River Patterson 9.0 9.5 Sat 9 am CDT 9.3 9.1 8.9 &&
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