Craighead County has been placed under a winter storm warning that becomes effective Friday.
Arkansas is expecting to see a significant winter weather event – which will include significant snowfall, sleet, freezing rain, and ice – that is expected to arrive Friday afternoon.
The burn ban that was in effect for Craighead County was lifted Wednesday.
Craighead County has been placed under a winter storm watch effective Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
This directive was requested from the Craighead County District Fire Chiefs, in collaboration with the Arkansas Forestry Services, to protect lives and property.
52-mph wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro airport.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order Tuesday granting additional funding for communities affected by April’s severe storms and flooding.
Shelters will open when daytime temperatures are below freezing. JET will provide free transportation to and from the shelters.
The National Weather Service is warning drivers of black ice across Northeast Arkansas.
With a winter weather advisory in effect for Craighead County and greater Northeast Arkansas until Tuesday at 6 a.m., the National Weather Service in Memphis provided some winter weather safety tips.