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DAILY FORECASTS
Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as 4. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 11. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 12. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday through Tuesday
Highs getting into the 40s and 50s. Some chance of rain.
EXTREME DANGER
- Prolonged exposure could cause damage to exposed skin in 30 minutes or less.
- The cold air will also impact young livestock and pets.
- Snow and blowing snow will make travel dangerous.
- The weight of too much snow may compromise some roofs of homes and businesses.
BE PREPARED
Your home:
- Energy companies (electric & natural gas) are asking customers to keep thermostats around 60-65 degrees in order to prevent blackouts.
- Move vehicles away from edge of house where snow and ice can fall and damage it.
The 4 “P”s:
- People – check on your neighbors, family and friends to make sure they have power and their home is stable.
- Pets – it’s too cold outside for animals. Bring them in the garage.
- Pipes – let your water drip on the inside faucets and cover your outside faucets with Styrofoam covers or towels or t-shirts to protect your pipes from bursting.
- Plants – you’ve probably already taken care of these, but normally, you should cover plants or bring them inside.
Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel:
- check IDriveArkansas for the highway conditions
- have your phone charged,
- keep a flashlight,
- food,
- water,
- extra clothing,
- blankets and
- kitty litter to be used for freeing your tires from a slippery spot.