Arkansas Weather

The request for federal public assistance covers 11 counties in southern Arkansas and two in the northern part of the state.

The National Weather Service says Little Rock could see as much as a half-inch of ice accumulation by Wednesday morning.

The 2022 rice season in Arkansas was "erratic" according to one agribusiness expert.

The projection from AAA for the period between Friday and Jan. 2 comes as Arkansas is experiencing the lowest prices since May 2021.

Arkansas is forecast to experience dangerously cold temperatures, with lows Friday morning below zero to the single digits.

Much of Arkansas has burn bans in place, and with no rain in the forecast, gusty winds and low relative humidity, officials say the threat of wildfires is growing.

About 75% of hay and other pasture fields in Arkansas are deemed in poor or very poor condition, according to a USDA report.

While the state had been in a severe drought for much of the summer, rain in recent weeks has changed conditions drastically and came at a critical time for many farmers.

The National Weather Service says central Arkansas could see up to two inches of rain over the weekend.

As of Friday, burn bans were in effect in 55 of the state’s 75 counties. With very little rain forecast, conditions are expected to worsen.