Oklahoma and Arkansas Brace for Dangerous Below-Zero Wind Chills Early Sunday Morning
OKLAHOMA — A surge of Arctic air will deliver dangerously cold wind chills across portions of Oklahoma and Arkansas on Sunday morning, with several areas expected to fall below zero as the region faces its coldest conditions so far this season.
Below-Zero Wind Chills Across Northern Oklahoma
Wind chill readings are forecast to plunge sharply in the early morning hours, with some northern Oklahoma communities dropping well below zero. The provided forecast map shows:
- Pawhuska: –5°
- Oswego: –2°
- Miami: –3°
- Fayetteville (AR): –2°
- Jonesboro (AR): –1°
- Tulsa: 0°
- Oklahoma City (OKC): 4°
- Elk City: 5°
- Woodward: 8°
These numbers highlight a sharp and widespread chill, driven by cold air settling over the central Plains and pushing eastward into Arkansas.
Central and Southern Oklahoma Also Turning Bitterly Cold
Although the most extreme cold centers on the northern tier, wind chills will still be dangerously low for central and southern parts of the state.
- Wichita Falls: 10°
- McAlester: 5°
- Durant: 10°
- She-Den (Sheldon region): 12°
- DFW Region (near Oklahoma border): 18°
These temperatures may not fall below zero, but the cold remains intense enough to pose risks to anyone outdoors for prolonged periods.
Cold Extends Into Arkansas With Single-Digit Wind Chills
Much of Arkansas will experience harsher-than-normal cold as well. The map shows:
- Little Rock: 13°
- Fayetteville: –2°
- Jonesboro: –1°
These values signal a widespread freeze that will make early travel and outdoor activity uncomfortable and potentially unsafe without proper protection.
Residents Urged to Take Precautions
With temperatures dropping this quickly and this early in the day, residents in both states should consider basic winter-safety steps:
- Limit early-morning outdoor exposure
- Dress in multiple insulating layers
- Bring pets indoors
- Protect vulnerable individuals, including the elderly
- Prepare vehicles for extreme cold
Local officials often emphasize that wind chill values at or below zero can lead to frostbite on exposed skin in a short period of time.
Outlook
The bitter conditions will ease gradually later in the day as temperatures climb, but the Sunday morning window poses the highest risk. A warm-up may follow later in the week depending on regional weather patterns.
Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for ongoing national weather coverage and updates as Arctic air continues sweeping across multiple states.
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