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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
117 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

LAZ027>033-044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-
TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-615-616-241930-
/O.NEW.KLCH.CW.Y.0001.260125T0000Z-260125T1800Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East
Cameron-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern
Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern
Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Lower
Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Tyler-Hardin-Northern
Jasper-Northern Newton-Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper
Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Farrsville, Evadale, Bleakwood,
Kirbyville, Maurice, Cottonport, Opelousas, Abbeville, Fenton,
Warren, Rutherford Beach, St. Martinville, Sabine Pass, Newton,
New Iberia, Wiergate, Alexandria, Fields, Cade, Town Bluff,
China, Oakdale, Simmesport, Lake Arthur, Deweyville, Grand Lake,
Crowley, Kaplan, Leesville, Meaux, Sulphur, Branch, Beaver,
Mamou, Pineville, Morgan City, Franklin, Mansura, Cameron, Elton,
Klondike, Bridge City, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Fort Polk, Intracoastal
City, Beaumont, St. Landry, Gist, Vidor, Mt. Union, Welsh,
Cypremort Point, Call, Buna, Church Point, Morse, Hayes, Carlyss,
Centerville, Spurger, Forked Island, Reddell, Lumberton,
Nederland, Kinder, Bell City, Eunice, Oretta, Marksville, Bundick
Lake, Berwick, Hackberry, Ivanhoe, Rayne, Bayou Vista, Patterson,
Woodville, Port Arthur, Lake Charles, Sea Rim State Park, De
Ridder, Creole, Iota, Roganville, Silsbee, Lawtell, Johnson
Bayou, Bunkie, Jasper, Vinton, Jeanerette, Orange, Jennings,
Mauriceville, Hathaway, Effie, Grand Chenier, Jamestown, Fred, De
Quincy, Breaux Bridge, Burns Point, Ville Platte, Avery Island,
Holly Springs, Hillister, Slagle, Pickering, Topsy, Westlake,
Stephensville, Gueydan, Lafayette, Magnolia Springs, and
Burkeville
117 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will be possible if
  unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

Stigger/87


Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
137 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-TXZ096-
097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-221945-
/O.CON.KSHV.WS.A.0001.260123T1200Z-260125T1800Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De
Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-
Winn-Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-
Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-
Cherokee-Rusk-Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-
Sabine-
Including the cities of Jena, Nacogdoches, Mount Pleasant,
Shreveport, Marshall, Grayson, Big Sandy, Many, Carthage, Olla,
Coushatta, Haynesville, Stamps, Zwolle, Natchitoches, Mansfield,
Martin, Lone Star, Queen City, Rusk, Ruston, Hawkins, Hughes
Springs, Bernice, Mount Vernon, Colfax, Lewisville, Montgomery,
Tyler, Pineland, Winnsboro, Arcadia, Springhill, Naples,
Prescott, Longview, Monroe, Bossier City, Dierks, Pleasant Hill,
Jefferson, Idabel, Homer, El Dorado, Gilmer, Clarks, Mineola,
Columbia, Clarksville, Omaha, Jacksonville, Farmerville, San
Augustine, Pittsburg, De Queen, Center, Bradley, Magnolia,
Lufkin, Minden, Winnfield, Quitman, Stonewall, Nashville, Midway,
Henderson, Bogata, Daingerfield, Texarkana, Hemphill, Jonesboro,
Logansport, Mineral Springs, Gibsland, Atlanta, Linden, Ashdown,
Dry Prong, Hope, Ringgold, and Broken Bow
137 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Storm total snow and
  sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are anticipated with areas of
  up to 5 inches possible, particularly near and north of I-30. Ice
  accumulations between one quarter and three quarters of an inch
  are expected, with localized accumulations of up to or exceeding 1
  inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
  central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
  northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.
  Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
132 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>121-129>134-141-220815-
/O.EXT.KFWD.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-
Comanche-
Including the cities of Flower Mound, Frisco, Heath, McKinney,
Ranger, Burleson, Dublin, Terrell, Gainesville, Cooper,
Jacksboro, Allen, Dallas, Olney, Rockwall, Oak Trail Shores,
Cisco, Cleburne, Mineral Wells, Stephenville, Kaufman, Granbury,
Arlington, Midlothian, Graham, Greenville, Eastland, Lewisville,
Bonham, Bridgeport, Plano, Breckenridge, Paris, Comanche,
Commerce, Carrollton, Denton, Sherman, Decatur, Fort Worth,
Weatherford, Sulphur Springs, Gorman, Denison, Briar, De Leon,
Waxahachie, Forney, Bowie, Ennis, Nocona, and Glen Rose
132 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with higher amounts
  near and along the Red River. Ice accumulations between one tenth
  and one quarter of an inch (0.10-0.25) are also possible. The
  forecast amounts are subject to change as new data arrives.

* WHERE...North Texas

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become dangerous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and
  tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will become life
  threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
  at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Make
winter preparations to homes and businesses today or tomorrow!

Have an emergency kit ready. Check on vulnerable friends and family.
You should consider altering or delaying all travel plans. If travel
is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
132 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

TXZ122-123-135-142>148-156>162-174-175-220815-
/O.EXT.KFWD.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Van Zandt-Rains-Henderson-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-Navarro-
Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-
Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Mexia, Canton, Corsicana, Hearne,
Calvert, Gun Barrel City, Centerville, Fort Hood, Groesbeck,
Goldthwaite, Buffalo, Oakwood, Clifton, Edgewood, Killeen, East
Tawakoni, Hico, Hillsboro, Hamilton, Jewett, Meridian, Wortham,
Copperas Cove, Valley Mills, Van, Waco, Normangee, Cameron, Grand
Saline, Athens, Palestine, Wills Point, Teague, Franklin,
Lampasas, Marlin, Emory, Gatesville, Temple, Fairfield, Rockdale,
and Point
132 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  and sleet accumulations between 1 to 2 inches. Ice accumulations
  between a quarter of an inch to one third of an inch (0.25-0.33)
  are also possible. The forecast amounts are subject to change as
  new data arrives.

* WHERE...Central Texas

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become dangerous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and
  tree limbs may cause power outages. Extreme cold will become life
  threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
  at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Make
winter preparations to homes and businesses today or tomorrow!

Have an emergency kit ready. Check on vulnerable friends and family.
You should consider altering or delaying all travel plans. If travel
is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution.

&&

$$

Sanchez

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
118 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-300-313-220915-
/O.NEW.KHGX.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T0000Z/
Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-
Washington-Grimes-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Colorado-Austin-
Waller-Inland Harris-Chambers-Wharton-Fort Bend-Southern Liberty-
Coastal Harris-
Including the cities of Columbus, Coldspring, Winnie, Old
River-Winfree, Rosenberg, Bryan, Mont Belvieu, Devers, Stowell,
Sealy, Trinity, Huntsville, Navasota, College Station, Shepherd,
Cleveland, Weimar, Waller, Baytown, Eagle Lake, Somerville,
Conroe, Dayton, Brookshire, Groveton, Anahuac, Mission Bend, The
Woodlands, Brenham, Wharton, Crockett, Bellville, Liberty,
Madisonville, Livingston, Corrigan, El Campo, Missouri City,
Houston, Prairie View, Pecan Grove, Sugar Land, Caldwell,
Pasadena, Hempstead, and First Colony
118 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations
  between one tenth and three tenths of an inch possible across the
  entire watch area, with the highest accumulations in the Piney
  Woods and Brazos Valley. Slight sleet accumulations will be
  possible in the northern Piney Woods and Brazos Valley, but the
  primary concern will be freezing rain.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
  ice. Travel could be hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change over to freezing rain and
  sleet in the Piney Woods and Brazos Valley as early as early
  Saturday morning. Elsewhere, rain may change over to freezing rain
  as early as Saturday afternoon or Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

JDavis

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
111 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...FREEZING RAIN & ICE ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE BEGINNING SATURDAY...

.Showers will continue into the weekend with a colder airmass moving
into the region behind a strong cold front. Freezing rain will be
possible with ice accumulations on power lines and roads. Elevated
roadways and bridges will be faster to freeze.

LAZ027>033-044-045-141>143-241>243-TXZ180-201-259>262-515-516-616-
241915-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson
Davis-Northern Acadia-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-
Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Farrsville, Evadale, Bleakwood,
Kirbyville, Cottonport, Opelousas, Fenton, Warren, St.
Martinville, Newton, Wiergate, Alexandria, Fields, Cade, Town
Bluff, China, Oakdale, Simmesport, Lake Arthur, Deweyville,
Crowley, Leesville, Sulphur, Branch, Beaver, Mamou, Pineville,
Mansura, Elton, Bridge City, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Fort Polk,
Beaumont, St. Landry, Gist, Vidor, Mt. Union, Welsh, Call, Buna,
Church Point, Morse, Hayes, Carlyss, Spurger, Reddell, Lumberton,
Kinder, Bell City, Eunice, Oretta, Marksville, Bundick Lake,
Ivanhoe, Rayne, Woodville, Lake Charles, De Ridder, Roganville,
Iota, Silsbee, Lawtell, Bunkie, Jasper, Vinton, Orange, Jennings,
Mauriceville, Hathaway, Effie, Jamestown, Fred, De Quincy, Breaux
Bridge, Ville Platte, Holly Springs, Hillister, Slagle,
Pickering, Topsy, Westlake, Lafayette, Magnolia Springs, and
Burkeville
111 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations between
  one tenth and four tenths of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
  central Louisiana and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

&&

$$

Stigger/87

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1237 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>025-MSZ018-019-025>038-040>044-
047>049-053-220300-
/O.NEW.KJAN.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-
Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-
Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Issaquena-Sharkey-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-
Including the cities of West Point, Durant, Delhi, Mayersville,
Jackson, Greenwood, Winnsboro, Carthage, St. Joseph, Kosciusko,
Dermott, Tallulah, Vaiden, Indianola, Belzoni, North Carrollton,
Goodman, Yazoo City, Oak Grove, Grenada, Pickens, Ackerman,
Waterproof, Lake Providence, Isola, Lexington, Hamburg,
Newellton, Louisville, Ridgeland, Winona, Madison, Jonesville,
Rayville, Eudora, Bastrop, Brandon, Columbus, Port Gibson,
Ruleville, Eupora, Mathiston, Harrisonburg, Greenville, North
Crossett, Weir, Crossett, Vicksburg, Lake Village, Pearl,
Richland, Rolling Fork, Starkville, West Crossett, Tchula,
Anguilla, Epps, Canton, Carrollton, and Cleveland
1237 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Significant impacts
  from mainly ice and sleet accumulations in the Watch area.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
  central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest,
  southwest, and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Expect power outages that last
  more than a day and extensive tree damage due to the ice. Travel
  could be impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Onset of sleet and freezing rain will spread
  from northwest to southeast Friday afternoon into early Saturday
  morning, with a mix of wintry precipitation continuing into the
  day Sunday. Dangerously cold temperatures are also expected Friday
  night into early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

NF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1229 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

ARZ004>008-014>017-024-025-031>034-039-042>047-052>057-062>069-103-
112-113-121>123-130-137-138-140-141-203-212-213-221>223-230-237-238-
240-241-313-340-341-220900-
/O.CON.KLZK.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/
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-
Including the cities of Perryville, Jasper, Hartley, Dardanelle,
Thornton, Harrison, Western Grove, Hatfield, Tilly, Walnut Ridge,
Des Arc, Morrilton, Blue Mountain, Plainview, Acorn, Rich
Mountain, Newport, Ola, De Valls Bluff, Hardy, Mammoth Spring,
Clarksville, Gould, Melbourne, Hartman, Fordyce, Grannis, Searcy,
Flippin, Nunley, Knoxville, Ozone, Botkinburg, Mansfield, Mena,
Dumas, Benton, Bull Shoals, Norman, North Little Rock, London,
Rison, Hazen, Mountain Fork, Sheridan, Subiaco, Saint Joe,
McCrory, Star City, Stuttgart, Lonoke, Brinkley, Waldron, Ash
Flat, Hector, Havana, Arkadelphia, Bryant, Mount Magazine, Oark,
Mount Ida, Mountain Home, Scotland, Marshall, Batesville,
Monticello, Atkins, Hoxie, Augusta, Dennard, Deer, Russellville,
Fairfield Bay, Sugar Grove, Leslie, Conway, Shirley, Arbaugh,
Heber Springs, Oxford, Hampton, Danville, Mountain View, Camden,
Horseshoe Bend, Malvern, Yellville, Clinton, Booneville, Nogo,
Cave City, Paris, Boxley, Big Fork, De Witt, Damascus, Calico
Rock, Ponca, Boles, Pine Bluff, Story, Y City, McGehee, Waveland,
Coal Hill, Kingsland, Cotton Plant, Pindall, Gilbert, Summit,
Cabot, Clarendon, Cherokee Village, Murfreesboro, Warren, Beebe,
Pelsor, Attica, Pocahontas, Hot Springs, Little Rock, Glenwood,
Albert, and Caulksville
1229 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...A high impact winter weather event is expected this Friday
  night through Sunday morning with heavy mixed precipitation
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected
  over the central to northern portions of the state, with local
  amounts in excess of 8 to 10 inches possible. A mixture of snow
  and sleet accumulations between 1 to 3 inches is expected across
  the southern third of the state. Freezing rain accumulations of a
  quarter inch to half inch are possible over far southern Arkansas.

In addition to the wintry precipitation, dangerous wind chill values
of -5 to -10 degrees below zero are possible across north Arkansas
on Saturday night into Sunday morning.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
  impact  travel on Friday evening.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

76

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1148 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-020>024-
TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-221215-
/O.CON.KMEG.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-St.
Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Marshall-Benton
MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Tishomingo-Tunica-Tate-Prentiss-Coahoma-Quitman-
Panola-Lafayette-Union-Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Tallahatchie-
Yalobusha-Calhoun-Chickasaw-Monroe-Lake-Obion-Weakley-Henry-Dyer-
Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-Lauderdale-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-
Madison-Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Jackson, Ripley TN, Coffeeville, Wynne,
Humboldt, Holly Springs, Blytheville, Marianna, Iuka, Germantown,
Covington, Paris, Okolona, Lexington, Martin, Corinth, Southaven,
Oxford, Huntingdon, Clarksdale, Houston, Bartlett, Fulton,
Tiptonville, Memphis, Dyersburg, Somerville, Tunica, Senatobia,
West Memphis, Marks, Dresden, Decaturville, Water Valley,
Ashland, Milan, Kennett, Brownsville, Helena-West Helena, Bruce,
Olive Branch, Calhoun City, Tupelo, Amory, Pontotoc, Henderson,
Aberdeen, Camden, Collierville, Selmer, Jonesboro, Paragould,
Harrisburg, Booneville, Charleston, Savannah, Piggott, New
Albany, Millington, Parsons, Batesville, Bolivar, Union City,
Alamo, Caruthersville, Oakland, Forrest City, Ripley MS, and
Corning
1148 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North of the Tennessee/Mississippi state line total snow
  and sleet accumulations greater than 3 inches with ice
  accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. South of the
  Tennessee/Mississippi state line total snow and sleet
  accumulations greater than 2 inches with ice accumulations over a
  quarter of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Expect weather related power outages and tree damage due
  to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

DNM

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1142 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-220145-
/O.EXT.KTSA.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-
Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-
Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-
Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Pryor, Tahlequah, Bartlesville, Antlers,
Vinita, Springdale, Sallisaw, Wilburton, Grove, Nowata,
McAlester, Bentonville, Claremore, Okmulgee, Sapulpa, Tulsa,
Berryville, Ozark, Poteau, Jay, Stilwell, Checotah, Stigler,
Eureka Springs, Charleston, Miami, Muskogee, Hugo, Clayton,
Pawhuska, Fayetteville, Huntsville, Van Buren, Wagoner, Rogers,
Fort Smith, Pawnee, and Okemah
1142 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations between 4 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around
  two tenths of an inch possible. Areas north of I-40 will see
  primarily snow. Areas south of I-40 will see primarily sleet.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
  central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

06

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
102 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-220000-
/O.CON.KOUN.WS.A.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T1200Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-
Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-
Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-
Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Hardeman-
Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Yukon, Cordell, Ringling, Mustang,
Hinton, Kingfisher, Sulphur, Blackwell, Gage, Holdenville,
Norman, Coalgate, Enid, Carmen, Seymour, Vernon, El Reno,
Fairview, Cheyenne, Seiling, Watonga, Burns Flat, Guthrie,
Madill, Hollis, Stillwater, Medford, Okeene, Ada, Tishomingo,
Holliday, Meeker, Munday, Taloga, Hobart, Anadarko, Mangum,
Newcastle, Fargo, Lamont, Kingston, Lakeside City, Ardmore,
Walters, Chandler, Wellston, Seminole, Atoka, Henrietta, Wewoka,
Thackerville, Snyder, Perry, Cherokee, Okarche, Elk City,
Frederick, Hennessey, Chickasha, Wetumka, Weatherford, Prague,
Blanchard, Wichita Falls, Ponca City, Moore, Scotland, Archer
City, Altus, Geary, Quanah, Knox City, Pond Creek, Leedey,
Wakita, Lindsay, Wynnewood, Ryan, Hammon, Davis, Davenport,
Sayre, Lawton, Arnett, Granite, Buffalo, Pauls Valley, Alva,
Tuttle, Temple, Sheppard AFB, Stroud, Durant, Marietta, Helena,
Waurika, Woodward, Vici, Purcell, Oklahoma City, Sentinel,
Shawnee, Concho, Crowell, Shattuck, Duncan, Clinton, and Laverne
102 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 or more inches are likely across parts of
  Oklahoma and north Texas. A glaze of ice up to two tenths of an
  inch is possible in parts of southern Oklahoma and north Texas.
  Winds could gust as high as 35 mph on Friday. Additionally,
  dangerously cold wind chills are expected Friday night through
  Sunday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest,
  southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern
  Texas.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact commute Friday through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Bunker


Extreme Cold Watch


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
152 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

OKZ004>047-050-051-TXZ083>090-221200-
/O.EXT.KOUN.EC.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260125T1200Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Noble-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-
Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-
Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-
Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Love-Marshall-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-
Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Duncan, Prague, Lamont, Norman, Marietta,
Concho, Ponca City, Seiling, Okarche, Anadarko, Arnett, Stroud,
Ardmore, Geary, Wellston, Lawton, Sulphur, Sentinel, Holdenville,
Medford, Crowell, Meeker, Sayre, Okeene, Chickasha, Wakita, Gage,
Chandler, Stillwater, Wichita Falls, Temple, Fargo, Wetumka,
Ryan, Buffalo, Davenport, Ada, Mangum, Hennessey, Granite,
Hammon, Oklahoma City, Fairview, Hollis, Seminole, Leedey,
Wewoka, Coalgate, Alva, Shattuck, Perry, El Reno, Seymour,
Cherokee, Hinton, Carmen, Lakeside City, Taloga, Snyder, Davis,
Moore, Elk City, Thackerville, Newcastle, Shawnee, Kingfisher,
Tuttle, Munday, Watonga, Waurika, Altus, Mustang, Scotland,
Archer City, Cheyenne, Walters, Ringling, Knox City, Pauls
Valley, Yukon, Enid, Laverne, Hobart, Holliday, Cordell,
Henrietta, Vernon, Purcell, Burns Flat, Kingston, Lindsay,
Helena, Woodward, Tishomingo, Clinton, Madill, Wynnewood, Vici,
Quanah, Blackwell, Sheppard AFB, Pond Creek, Blanchard, Guthrie,
Frederick, and Weatherford
152 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest,
  southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern
  Texas.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

BT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
152 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

OKZ048-052-221200-
/O.EXB.KOUN.EC.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260125T1200Z/
Atoka-Bryan-
Including the cities of Durant and Atoka
152 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible.

* WHERE...Atoka and Bryan Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
130 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338-
436>439-220900-
/O.NEW.KHGX.EC.A.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Houston-Trinity-Madison-Walker-San Jacinto-Polk-Burleson-Brazos-
Washington-Grimes-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Colorado-Austin-
Waller-Inland Harris-Chambers-Wharton-Fort Bend-Inland Jackson-
Inland Matagorda-Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-Southern
Liberty-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-Coastal
Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-
Galveston Island-Bolivar Peninsula-
Including the cities of Columbus, Coldspring, Winnie, Old
River-Winfree, Rosenberg, Bryan, Mont Belvieu, Pearland, Devers,
Stowell, Sealy, Trinity, Freeport, Surfside Beach, Alvin,
Huntsville, Galveston, Navasota, College Station, Shepherd, Bay
City, Cleveland, Weimar, Waller, Ganado, Baytown, Eagle Lake,
Somerville, Conroe, Dayton, Brookshire, Dickinson, Groveton,
Anahuac, La Marque, Mission Bend, Edna, The Woodlands, Brenham,
Wharton, Angleton, Crockett, Bellville, League City, Liberty,
Madisonville, Livingston, Corrigan, El Campo, Lake Jackson,
Missouri City, Houston, Friendswood, Palacios, Prairie View,
Texas City, Pecan Grove, Clute, Sugar Land, Caldwell, Pasadena,
Hempstead, and First Colony
130 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 possible,
  with the coldest values Sunday night into Monday morning. A hard
  freeze is also possible Saturday night and Sunday night with lows
  in the 10s to lower 20s. Some areas north of I-10 may remain below
  freezing all day on Sunday.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. Cold
  conditions may continue into Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
  is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain them.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

JDavis

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1212 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>135-141>148-156>162-174-175-220800-
/O.NEW.KFWD.EC.A.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-Henderson-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Hill-
Navarro-Freestone-Anderson-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-McLennan-Falls-
Limestone-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Heath, McKinney, Dublin, Cooper,
Jacksboro, Dallas, Calvert, Centerville, Cisco, Groesbeck,
Oakwood, Edgewood, Granbury, Killeen, Graham, Hamilton, Eastland,
Wortham, Bridgeport, Plano, Valley Mills, Waco, Grand Saline,
Carrollton, Sherman, Sulphur Springs, Franklin, Denison, Marlin,
Emory, Forney, Glen Rose, Point, Allen, Olney, Rockwall, Oak
Trail Shores, Cleburne, Mineral Wells, Stephenville, Goldthwaite,
Kaufman, Midlothian, Paris, Commerce, Denton, Decatur, Palestine,
Fort Worth, Weatherford, Gorman, Nocona, Flower Mound, Ranger,
Burleson, Canton, Mexia, Corsicana, Gainesville, Hearne, Buffalo,
East Tawakoni, Hillsboro, Jewett, Lewisville, Copperas Cove, Van,
Cameron, Lampasas, Gatesville, Temple, Bowie, Ennis, Rockdale,
Frisco, Terrell, Gun Barrel City, Fort Hood, Clifton, Arlington,
Hico, Greenville, Meridian, Bonham, Normangee, Breckenridge,
Comanche, Athens, Wills Point, Teague, Briar, De Leon,
Waxahachie, and Fairfield
1212 PM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below zero
  possible.

* WHERE...All of North and Central Texas

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below
  zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite on exposed skin if
  precautions are not taken. Extreme cold will become life
  threatening and likely damage unprotected pipes and put livestock
  at risk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Make frequent checks on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbors.

Make winter preparations to homes and businesses before Friday.
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or
grills inside.

&&

$$

Sanchez

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1139 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-221745-
/O.NEW.KTSA.EC.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1800Z/
Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian-
Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee-
Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner-
Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell-
Latimer-Le Flore-
Including the cities of Pryor, Tahlequah, Bartlesville, Antlers,
Vinita, Springdale, Sallisaw, Wilburton, Grove, Nowata,
McAlester, Bentonville, Claremore, Okmulgee, Sapulpa, Tulsa,
Berryville, Ozark, Poteau, Jay, Stilwell, Checotah, Stigler,
Eureka Springs, Charleston, Miami, Muskogee, Hugo, Clayton,
Pawhuska, Fayetteville, Huntsville, Van Buren, Wagoner, Rogers,
Fort Smith, Pawnee, and Okemah
1139 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 below possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east
  central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
  result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

06

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