3 products issued by NWS for: Checotah OK
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
448 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-232300-
Adair OK-Benton AR-Carroll AR-Cherokee OK-Choctaw OK-Craig OK-
Crawford AR-Creek OK-Delaware OK-Franklin AR-Haskell OK-Latimer OK-
Le Flore OK-Madison AR-Mayes OK-McIntosh OK-Muskogee OK-Nowata OK-
Okfuskee OK-Okmulgee OK-Osage OK-Ottawa OK-Pawnee OK-Pittsburg OK-
Pushmataha OK-Rogers OK-Sebastian AR-Sequoyah OK-Tulsa OK-Wagoner OK-
Washington OK-Washington AR-
448 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026
...MAJOR WINTER STORM IMPACTS FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY...
...DANGEROUS COLD EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.
.DAY ONE...This Evening and Tonight.
SIGNIFICANT WINDS.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Northeast Oklahoma.
ONSET...After 3 AM.
DISCUSSION...
The much advertised Arctic cold front is forecast to reach into
northeast Oklahoma late tonight and spread southward through the
day Friday. Behind the boundary, northeasterly winds are expected
to increase with gusts of 20 to 30 mph. Overnight the strongest
gusts are anticipated north of Interstate 44, and then spread
across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas during the day
Friday.
SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Spotter Activation Not Expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
FRIDAY...Winter Weather Potential...High Wind Potential...Dangerous
Wind Chill Potential.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...Winter Weather Potential...Dangerous Wind Chill
Potential.
MONDAY...Dangerous Wind Chill Potential.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...No Hazards.
EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
A major winter storm begins to impact the region Friday afternoon
and continuing through Sunday. Bitterly cold temperatures will
steadily spread south across the region during the day Friday
through Friday evening with a wintry mix of precipitation
developing by Friday afternoon. Widespread snow and sleet are
expected to develop Friday evening with periods of freezing rain
possible across far southeast Oklahoma. Winter precipitation will
persist through Sunday afternoon and be heavy at times.
The forecast continues to favor all snow north of Interstate 40,
with a snow and sleet mix being the predominant types along and
south of Interstate 40. Snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches are
forecast north of Interstate 40 across northeast Oklahoma and far
northwest Arkansas. Snow and sleet totals of 3 to 7 inches are
forecast along and south of Interstate 40. There is potential for
extreme amounts of sleet across southeast Oklahoma which will
prolong the impact to travel. Dangerous to near impossible travel
conditions are expected this weekend with very slow improvement in
road conditions into early next week. Avoid travel if possible
this weekend. Ensure adequate emergency supplies are acquired
including any needed medications. Dangerously cold temperatures
will develop this weekend and continue through at least Monday
with periods of wind chill values of zero to minus 15 degrees.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING STATEMENT...
Emergency managers and first responders should finalize preparations
for a major winter storm and dangerous cold event. Hazardous road
conditions from significant accumulations of snow and sleet will
result in accidents and possibly stranded vehicles. Widespread road
closures are expected across the area. Along with the winter
precipitation, bitterly cold temperatures and wind chill values
below zero at times from Friday night through Monday morning.
Warming stations will be needed.
weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
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Extreme Cold Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1114 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-231800- /O.CON.KTSA.EC.W.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1800Z/ Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian- Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee- Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner- Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell- Latimer-Le Flore- Including the cities of Fayetteville, Pawnee, McAlester, Pryor, Clayton, Wagoner, Tulsa, Fort Smith, Stilwell, Antlers, Muskogee, Sapulpa, Huntsville, Eureka Springs, Grove, Okemah, Okmulgee, Rogers, Sallisaw, Hugo, Bartlesville, Stigler, Charleston, Poteau, Checotah, Nowata, Tahlequah, Ozark, Jay, Springdale, Pawhuska, Vinita, Van Buren, Berryville, Wilburton, Miami, Bentonville, and Claremore 1114 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not spend extra time in the cold. Wear layers of warm clothes a hat, and gloves. Check on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ Mejia
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tulsa OK 1113 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ARZ001-002-010-011-019-020-029-OKZ049-053>076-231800- /O.CON.KTSA.WS.W.0001.260123T1800Z-260125T2100Z/ Benton-Carroll-Washington AR-Madison-Crawford-Franklin-Sebastian- Pushmataha-Choctaw-Osage-Washington OK-Nowata-Craig-Ottawa-Pawnee- Tulsa-Rogers-Mayes-Delaware-Creek-Okfuskee-Okmulgee-Wagoner- Cherokee-Adair-Muskogee-McIntosh-Sequoyah-Pittsburg-Haskell- Latimer-Le Flore- Including the cities of Fayetteville, Pawnee, McAlester, Pryor, Clayton, Wagoner, Tulsa, Fort Smith, Stilwell, Antlers, Muskogee, Sapulpa, Huntsville, Eureka Springs, Grove, Okemah, Okmulgee, Rogers, Sallisaw, Hugo, Bartlesville, Stigler, Charleston, Poteau, Checotah, Nowata, Tahlequah, Ozark, Jay, Springdale, Pawhuska, Vinita, Van Buren, Berryville, Wilburton, Miami, Bentonville, and Claremore 1113 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. North of Interstate 40, mainly snow is expected, with total accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, locally higher. Blowing and drifting snow may occur. South of Interstate 40, mainly sleet is expected, mixing with snow and freezing rain. Total sleet and snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches. Freezing rain of up to 0.25 inches may occur across far southeast Oklahoma. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are expected areawide, with impacts likely to continue into next week given the forecasted snow and sleet amounts. Localized power outages may occur, especially near the Red River, where heavier icing is possible. Brutally cold temperatures will prevail through the weekend and into early next week. Warming shelters should be considered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Preparations for a high impact winter storm should be ongoing and completed by Friday morning. Ensure all required medicine and food supplies are secured. Avoid travel if possible from Friday evening through Sunday. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245-1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org. && $$ Mejia