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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with locally higher amounts,
  and ice accumulations up to one half of an inch, are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
  southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of
  snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
  power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.