Weather alerts in Arkansas

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.

...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... * WINDS...North to northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY DUE TO WIND SHIFT, MOISTURE DROP AND WIND, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST TEXAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Saturday. * WINDS...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 30 to 72 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do: Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Arkansas, higher terrain areas of Madison, Northern Crawford, and Northern Franklin Counties. In Oklahoma, Choctaw, Pushmataha, and Southern Le Flore Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

A cold frontal passage across the state early Friday will promote strong north to northwest winds 15-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph through the afternoon hours. Very dry fuels combined with afternoon minimum RH's dipping below 40 percent will promote an elevated fire weather concern. Please heed any burn bans by refraining from any outdoor burning.

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.