National Weather ServiceArkansasFreezing Fog AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Fog Advisories in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 7 freezing fog advisories for Arkansas in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 100% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Mississippi was covered most often (23 times since 2008).
How many freezing fog advisories does Arkansas get?
Every freezing fog advisory that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Arkansas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 23 | 6 | January 28, 2026 |
| Clay | 21 | 3 | December 13, 2025 |
| Greene | 21 | 3 | December 13, 2025 |
| Craighead | 19 | 3 | January 22, 2026 |
| Crittenden | 19 | 4 | January 28, 2026 |
| Poinsett | 19 | 4 | January 28, 2026 |
| Benton | 17 | 2 | January 11, 2025 |
| Cross | 16 | 3 | January 28, 2026 |
| Garland | 16 | 4 | January 28, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 16 | 2 | January 12, 2025 |
| Randolph | 16 | 2 | January 12, 2025 |
| Saline | 16 | 3 | January 28, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a freezing fog advisory?
A freezing fog advisory means fog will freeze on roads, bridges and other surfaces, making them slippery while it cuts visibility. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Arkansas.