Craighead County under extreme cold warning

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Craighead County, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Even though winter precipitation has moved out of the area, Craighead County and the surrounding area remain under an extreme cold warning.

The warning remains in effect until noon on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted “dangerously cold” wind chills between zero and -16°F.

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“The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken,” the NWS said. “Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.”

If needing to go out, dress in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves. Keep pets inside as much as possible and bundle them up when heading outside. Check on older friends, family, and neighbors.

Jonesboro Forecast:

Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 18°F. Wind chill values as low as -5°F. North-northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3°F. Wind chill values as low as -9°F. South-southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31°F. Wind chill values as low as -6°F. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 30°F. Calm wind becoming west-southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12°F. South-southwest wind around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23°F. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12°F. North-northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21°F.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1°F.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 21°F.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28°F.