Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 1:37PM CST until January 25 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. North of Interstate 40,
mainly snow is expected, with total accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Blowing and drifting snow may occur. South of Interstate
40, mainly sleet is expected, mixing with snow and freezing rain.
Total sleet and snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches. Freezing
rain of up to 0.25 inches may occur across far southeast Oklahoma.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are
expected areawide, with impacts likely to continue into next week
given the forecasted snow and sleet amounts. Localized power
outages may occur, especially near the Red River, where heavier
icing is possible. Brutally cold temperatures will prevail through
the weekend and into early next week. Warming shelters should be
considered.
Preparations for a high impact winter storm should be ongoing and
completed by early Friday. Ensure all required medicine and food
supplies are secured. Avoid travel if possible from Friday evening
through Sunday. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call
1-800-245-1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the
latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org.
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