Craighead County, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Craighead County has been placed under a winter storm watch effective Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
The watch goes into effect Friday, Jan. 23, at noon, and lasts until Sunday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. The NWS predicts that north of the Tennessee/Mississippi state line could see snow and sleet accumulations greater than three inches, and ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch.
“Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice,” the NWS said. “Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.”
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In Jonesboro, the NWS predicted a high of 45°F and partly sunny skies for this Thursday, before temperatures dip down to 26°F. Chances for snow increase heading into Friday night and Saturday with a high temperature of 15°F and a low of 12°F. Chance of snow is 90 percent on Saturday.
Temperatures stay below freezing going into next week, with Monday, Jan. 26, forecasted to be sunny with a high of 23°F.
Warming Shelters:
The City of Jonesboro will be offering daytime warming shelters throughout the city. A full list of the city’s shelter locations and hours is below.
- Allen Park Community Center (3609 Race St.)
- Monday through Friday, 3:30 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m.
- Earl Bell Community Center (1212 S. Church St.)
- Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m.
- Jonesboro Youth Community Center (1421 W. Nettleton Ave.)
- Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m.
- Parker Park Community Center (1506 N. Church St.)
- Monday through Friday 3:30 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m.
In addition, the Salvation Army of Jonesboro will be offering an overnight warming shelter that includes two meals a day. Check in is at 4 p.m., and checkout is at 8 a.m. The Salvation Army is located at 800 Cate Ave.
JET buses and trollies will provide free transportation to and from all warming shelters.
