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Location: Fort Smith, AR
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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:03 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 PM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. North of Interstate 40,
mainly snow is expected, with total accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Blowing and drifting snow may occur. South of Interstate
40, mainly sleet is expected, mixing with snow and freezing rain.
Total sleet and snow accumulations between 3 to 5 inches. Freezing
rain of up to 0.25 inches may occur near the Red River.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to Sunday afternoon.

* 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, especially near the Red River, where heavier
icing is possible. Brutally cold temperatures will prevail through
the weekend and into early next week. Warming shelters should be
considered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Preparations for a high impact winter storm should be ongoing and
completed by early Friday. Ensure all required medicine and food
supplies are secured. Avoid travel if possible from Friday evening
through Sunday. 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.

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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 5:03 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO NOON
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 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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