...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.