Winter Storm Warning Issued Thursday for Texarkana Area

This could be the final day to prepare for Thursday's winter storm that is expected to hit the Texarkana surrounding area.

⚠ Winter Storm Warning Effective Thursday

⚠Texarkana Area Weather Forecast

⚠Prepare for Hazardous Driving Conditions

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Winter Storm Warning effective Thursday from 6 AM to Noon on Friday.

Texarkana Weather Forecast for Thursday- Friday

Several different forecasts show a significant amount of heavy mixed precipitation starting on Thursday with snow accumulations between 2- 6 inches, with locally higher amounts, and ice accumulations up to one-half of an inch. It only takes a quarter of an inch to start bringing down tree limbs and power lines.

Notice: SWEPCO is monitoring the potential impacts of winter weather. Make plans now to have a backup plan for the use of medical equipment in your home. Go to swepco.com/outages/stormprep/ for more information. It's also a good idea to fully charge your cell phone or any communication device ahead of tomorrow just in case of a power outage.

Portions of south-central and southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas are likely to be affected by the winter storm. The strong winds and weight of
snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages.

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Prepare for Hazardous Driving Conditions

Roads, bridges, and overpasses will become slick and hazardous  Motorists should slow down and drive extremely cautiously under these harsh conditions. Road crews have already begun prepping and treating the roads, bridges, and overpasses and will continue until the storm passes.

Road Conditions

Local police remind motorists unless they have to travel to work or to a medical emergency, please, stay off the road. Motorists should carry a flashlight, food, water, and blankets, in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 511.

Grocery supplies are beginning to run low in some stores, so if you haven't stocked up on food and essentials, now is the time to do so before Thursday.

Frosty wants to know, how long it will take before the toilet paper runs out.

Stay safe and get weather updates and school closings on our station websites and apps.

The good news is this storm should be on its way out late Friday with temperatures above freezing on Saturday and Partly Cloudy skies.