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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:24 AM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. North of Interstate 40, mainly snow will occur, with total accumulations between 8 and 14 inches, locally up to 18 inches. Blowing and drifting snow may occur. South of Interstate 40, a mixture of snow and sleet will occur, with total accumulation of 3 to 12 inches. Freezing rain of up to 0.20 inches may occur across far southeast Oklahoma. Intense snow and sleet rates will greatly reduce visibility and rapidly produce travel issues after onset. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are expected areawide, with impacts likely to continue into next week given the forecasted snow and sleet amounts. Localized power outages may occur. Brutally cold temperatures will prevail through the weekend and into early next week. Warming shelters should be considered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, medicine, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245-1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. &&
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 5:20 AM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not spend extra time in the cold. Wear layers of warm clothes a hat, and gloves. Check on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
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