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Extreme Cold Watch, Arkansas

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Dangerously cold wind chills as low as negative 3 below possible. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Ended Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Replaced by the Extreme Cold Warning on Thursday, January 29, 12:01 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Cold Weather Advisory on Thursday, January 29, 12:01 in the afternoon.

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Map of Arkansas with this watch The Extreme Cold Watch covers Helena-West Helena, Marvell, Elaine. US 61Helena-West HelenaMarvellElaineLake ViewARKANSASMISSISSIPPI10 mi US 61Helena-West HelenaElaineLake ViewARKANSASMISSISSIPPI10 mi US 61Helena-West HelenaElaineARKANSASMISSISSIPPI20 mi US 61MarvellElaineARKANSAS20 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as negative 3 below possible.
Where
Portions of East Arkansas and North Mississippi.
When
From Friday evening through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 29, 2026
  2. Extreme Cold Watch issued for Friday night through Saturday morning. January 28, 2026