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Last Map Update: Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 9:38:22 am CST

Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions will develop Friday, as very warm, dry, and breezy conditions return to the region where plentiful very dry vegetation exists. The worst fire weather conditions will occur along and north of the I-44 corridor into far northwest Arkansas.
A large scale pattern change is forecast next week, which will bring more moisture into the region. This will likely lead to higher rain and thunderstorm chances beginning Saturday night through the week, with potential for wetting rainfall areawide. Location and timing details will be refined in the coming days.
Limited fire weather concerns return today and will persist through this weekend. Rain chances increase Saturday, with precipitation chances lingering into early next week. Much cooler temperatures are expected beginning Sunday behind a strong cold front.
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