Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 30 at 3:28PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 30, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Widespread elevated fire danger is anticipated between Tuesday
morning and Tuesday evening (9 AM CDT through 7 PM CDT on
Tuesday).
Sustained winds between 5 to 15 mph in tandem with increased wind
gusts, which are expected to be between 20 to 30 mph with
isolated values in excess of 35+ mph in the higher elevations of
the Boston and Ouachita Mountains along with continued very dry
fuels across the region are the main concerns.
While minimum RH values on Tuesday afternoon will range from
25-45% across the region and remain above critical values, the
continued very dry conditions and very dry fuels coupled with
increased sustained winds and wind gusts, especially on Tuesday
afternoon will make it possible for wildfires to ignite and spread
rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
If a wildfire is observed, report it by dialing 911 or by
contacting the Arkansas Department of Agriculture at (800)
468-8834.
Area Description:
Marion; Baxter; Fulton; Sharp; Randolph; Stone; Izard; Independence; Lawrence; Cleburne; Jackson; Conway; Faulkner; White; Woodruff; Perry; Garland; Saline; Pulaski; Lonoke; Prairie; Monroe; Pike; Clark; Hot Spring; Grant; Jefferson; Arkansas; Dallas; Cleveland; Lincoln; Desha; Ouachita; Calhoun; Bradley; Drew; Boone County Except Southwest; Newton County Higher Elevations; Searcy County Lower Elevations; Southern Johnson County; Southern Pope County; Southeast Van Buren County; Western and Northern Logan County; Northern Scott County; Northwest Yell County; Polk County Lower Elevations; Central and Eastern Montgomery County; Boone County Higher Elevations; Newton County Lower Elevations; Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations; Johnson County Higher Elevations; Pope County Higher Elevations; Van Buren County Higher Elevations; Southern and Eastern Logan County; Central and Southern Scott County; Yell Excluding Northwest; Northern Polk County Higher Elevations; Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations; Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations; Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations; Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Little Rock AR
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