A little fog to start Friday, then it will become windy and mild. 70s are coming starting Sunday and for most of next week. But by the end of next week, cold winter air will return.

The flood watch for portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma will be in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

Recent warm temperatures are leading to melting along the Arkansas River, creating an ice jam potential and an enhanced flood threat. Here's how they form, and where the risk is.

The forecast for the Arkadelphia area calls for heavy rain Thursday, with a 100% chance of precipitation. Expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, and again after 3 p.m. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

A map of Arkansas shows the counties affected by flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Friday. Flooding can be a hazard to people driving in affected areas, with the NWS warning that most flood-related deaths happen in vehicles.

The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a Flood Warning for the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia affecting Hot Spring, Clark and Ouachita counties

Here is an updated list of schools that have closed due to winter weather in Arkansas. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As parts of Arkansas begin to see snow flurries and some patches of ice, some schools have started announcing expected closures and delays.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a very detailed report on all of the tornado activity that impacted the Ark-La-Tex region during 2024. This information not only includes a count of how many tornadoes touched down in the region, but the date, time, and a detailed description for each storm's path.

Throughout national forests across the U.S., year-round camping options are abundant, offering many amenities and accessibility options. Outwander used Forest Service data from the Department of Agriculture to identify Arkansas campgrounds in national forests available throughout the year,

Patrol units are reporting numerous roads and highways underwater,” Sheriff Brad Snyder said. He added that several vehicles are “stalled out or in ditches.”

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has said two roads in the River Valley are currently closed due to flooding.

More than 17 million people from eastern Texas to the lower Mississippi Valley are facing severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Dallas, Texas has already faced flooding.