Extreme Cold Watch

Locations Affected

Tulsa, OK ∙ Broken Arrow, OK ∙ Fort Smith, AR ∙ Fayetteville, AR ∙ Springdale, AR ∙ Rogers, AR ∙ Whitefield, OK ∙ Hartford, AR ∙ Wynona, OK ∙ Brentwood, AR

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1139 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 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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