Red Flag Warning Issued for Western and North-Central Arkansas Through Thursday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Little Rock has issued a Red Flag Warning for Johnson, Pope, and Logan counties, citing dangerous wildfire conditions with high winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Western and North-Central Arkansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Little Rock
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western and North-Central Arkansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of western, northwest, and north-central Arkansas. This alert signifies that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will develop shortly, creating a high risk for extreme fire behavior.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions and counties are included in the warning area:
- Southern Johnson County
- Southern Pope County
- Western and Northern Logan County
- Johnson County Higher Elevations
- Pope County Higher Elevations
- Southern and Eastern Logan County
What You Should Do
Residents are strongly advised that outdoor burning is not recommended during this period. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. If a fire develops, it could spread rapidly. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: South and southwest winds between 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 35 mph.
- Humidity: Very dry conditions with relative humidity levels ranging from 10 to 25 percent.
- Hazards: Any fires that start will likely spread quickly due to the combination of wind and low moisture.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective starting at 9:00 AM CST on Thursday, February 19. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM CST on Thursday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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