There is a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through
late Tuesday night…
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Winter Storm
Watch… which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through late
Tuesday night.
* Snow accumulations… 3 to 8 inches. Highest accumulations
northwest of a line from Walnut Ridge Arkansas to Piggott
Arkansas.
* Timing… snow will change over late Christmas day and early
Christmas evening. Snow may become heavy at times Christmas
evening.
* Winds… sustained winds around 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph.
* Impacts… snow and blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibilities. Travel will likely become hazardous.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow… sleet… or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.