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A Wind Advisory has been issued for higher terrain areas of NW AR and far SE OK from 4 AM until 1 PM today (Friday). Sustained wind speeds around 15 to 20 mph will be common, and wind gusts as high as 45 mph will be possible in the advisory area.
Strong north winds will accompany a strong cold front Thursday night through Friday, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph.
Strong and gusty winds behind tonight's cold front, along with the arrival of much lower dew points and a lack of recent rains will lead to a localized fire weather threat for parts of far southeast Oklahoma from late morning Friday into Friday afternoon. Avoid burning and immediately report any accidental fire starts.
The first frosty morning of the fall season may be on deck for some areas Saturday, with areas north and west of I-44 most favored. If you have sensitive plants outdoors that may be harmed by frost, keep an eye on forecasts through Friday and prepare to take steps to protect them.
The wet weather will come to an end by Friday morning, with dry, breezy and much cooler conditions to follow during the day Friday. Dry and cool conditions will continue through the remainder of the weekend, with warmer conditions for the early part of next week.
Fort Smith, AR (KSRX) radar
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