Weather and disaster in Arkansas runs on storm tracking, emergency declarations and recovery efforts, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on atmospheric events, safety alerts and the impact of natural hazards on infrastructure.
Forecasters expect above-normal winter precipitation for Arkansas even as the state's drought intensifies to levels not seen since 2012.
Live Poll
Do you expect drought conditions in your area to improve this winter?
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Do you trust utility companies to restore power effectively through mutual aid agreements?
Two hundred workers from Arkansas headed to Alabama to assist with power outages following Hurricane Isaias.
Low water levels at Lake Maumelle have uncovered a stretch of the old Highway 10 roadbed that was flooded in the 1950s.
A.J. Gary will step down from his leadership post on November 1 after a decade of service to the state.
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Is now a good time to review your home's fire safety plan for your community?
All 75 counties in the state are under alert as a cold front moves in to further dry out vegetation.
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Do you follow outdoor burn bans in your area during periods of high wildfire risk?
The National Weather Service has warned of elevated fire danger as severe drought conditions continue across the state.
Reporting here centers on storm fronts, flooding, wildfire management and disaster response efforts across the state. It spans from the capital to the rural counties that sit in the path of severe weather. Topography and river systems often dictate the impact and severity of seasonal flooding and storm events. Recovery timelines and state-level emergency funding structures remain the most frequent recurring elements in this reporting.
