Extreme Cold Warning
Status
Event Continued Active alertStart Time
Mon 01/26/2026 06:03 PM ESTEnd Time
Tue 01/27/2026 01:00 PM ESTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Locations Affected
Little Rock, AR ∙ North Little Rock, AR ∙ Conway, AR ∙ Tuckerman, AR ∙ Valley Springs, AR ∙ McRae, AR ∙ Marshall, AR ∙ McCrory, AR ∙ Hunter Mountain, AR ∙ Pocahontas, ARFull Alert Message
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Little Rock AR 503 PM CST Mon Jan 26 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as -20 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Technical Header
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