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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 5:14 AM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO 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...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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:13 AM Jan. 23, 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, locally higher. 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 4 to 8 inches. Freezing rain of up to 0.25 inches may occur across far southeast Oklahoma. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 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, 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 Friday morning. 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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