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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 1:45 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING 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 0.25 to 0.75 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 travel is 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. &&
Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 5:46 AM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 5 below and 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
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