60 miles an hour peak wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro Airport
The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the severe thunderstorm from a watch to a warning. The warning is in effect until 9:15 a.m. and includes Craighead and Poinsett Counties.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
As Jonesboro’s population continues to grow, the city is looking to expand the coverage of its tornado sirens.
This week serves as a reminder for all Arkansans to review severe weather safety plans and ensure their homes, schools, and workplaces are prepared for potential spring storms.
Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms.
The City of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to execute flood improvement recommendations from its “Master Watershed Plan.”Â
“Storm spotters are the ‘eyes on the ground’ that provide us ground-truth,” said NWS Memphis warning coordination meteorologist Todd Beal.
Here’s an updated list of school closures and delayed starts for the area.
Leaders across Northeast Arkansas are spending Sunday closely monitoring road conditions as they consider whether classes can safely resume on Monday