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Arkansas Weather & Safety Alerts

10 active alerts · Updated 2026-03-16

Data source: National Weather Service (NWS) Last verified: 2026-03-16

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Flooding

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM GMT+4

Areas affected: Columbia, AR; Webster, LA

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 12:55AM CDT until March 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas…Louisiana…

Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill affecting Webster and Columbia Parishes.

For the Bayou Dorcheat…including Springhill, Dixie Inn, Lake Bistineau…Minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHERE…Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill.

  • WHEN…Until late Wednesday night.

  • IMPACTS…At 11.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • At 12:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet.
  • Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 AM CDT Monday was 11.2 feet.
  • Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
  • Floo…

What to do: Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website address into your favorite web browser URL bar: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.

Source: NWS Shreveport LA

Winter Weather

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Dunklin; Pemiscot; DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Tishomingo; Tunica; Tate; Prentiss; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Lake; Obion; Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Lauderdale; Tipton; Haywood; Crockett; Madison; Chester; Henderson; Decatur; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman; McNairy; Hardin

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:55AM CDT until March 17 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until noon CDT today. For the second Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Memphis TN

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Dunklin; Pemiscot; DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Tishomingo; Tunica; Tate; Prentiss; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Lake; Obion; Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Lauderdale; Tipton; Haywood; Crockett; Madison; Chester; Henderson; Decatur; Shelby; Fayette; Hardeman; McNairy; Hardin

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:55AM CDT until March 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until noon CDT today. For the second Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Memphis TN

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Issaquena; Sharkey

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 2:32AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwestern portions of central Mississippi.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Jackson MS

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Marion; Baxter; Fulton; Sharp; Randolph; Stone; Izard; Independence; Lawrence; Cleburne; Jackson; Conway; Faulkner; White; Woodruff; Perry; Garland; Saline; Pulaski; Lonoke; Prairie; Monroe; Pike; Clark; Hot Spring; Grant; Jefferson; Arkansas; Dallas; Cleveland; Lincoln; Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew; Boone County Except Southwest; Newton County Higher Elevations; Searcy County Lower Elevations; Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Southeast Van Buren County; Western and Northern Logan County; Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Boone County Higher Elevations; Newton County Lower Elevations; Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations; Van Buren County Higher Elevations; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 12:14AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 15 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the second Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Little Rock AR

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Marion; Baxter; Fulton; Sharp; Randolph; Stone; Izard; Independence; Lawrence; Cleburne; Jackson; Conway; Faulkner; White; Woodruff; Perry; Garland; Saline; Pulaski; Lonoke; Prairie; Monroe; Pike; Clark; Hot Spring; Grant; Jefferson; Arkansas; Dallas; Cleveland; Lincoln; Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew; Boone County Except Southwest; Newton County Higher Elevations; Searcy County Lower Elevations; Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Southeast Van Buren County; Western and Northern Logan County; Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Boone County Higher Elevations; Newton County Lower Elevations; Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations; Van Buren County Higher Elevations; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 12:14AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 15 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the second Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Little Rock AR

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Nevada; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Wood; Upshur

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

  • WHERE…In Arkansas, Union, Columbia, Lafayette, and Nevada Counties. In Texas, Upshur and Wood Counties.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Shreveport LA

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Miller; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Shreveport LA

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Miller; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

  • WHERE…Portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Shreveport LA

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Nevada; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Wood; Upshur

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 11:37PM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

  • WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

  • WHERE…In Arkansas, Union, Columbia, Lafayette, and Nevada Counties. In Texas, Upshur and Wood Counties.

  • WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For the first Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT Monday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

  • IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Shreveport LA

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