A Freeze Warning is in effect for 28 counties in Arkansas and Oklahoma as lows drop to 28 degrees early Friday.
The warning runs from midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Friday, per bulletins from NWS Tulsa and NWS Little Rock.
Counties under the warning
In Arkansas (18): Benton, Carroll, Washington, Madison, Marion, Baxter, Fulton, Sharp, Randolph, Stone, Izard, Independence, Lawrence, Cleburne, Boone, Newton, Searcy and Van Buren.
In Oklahoma (10): Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Cherokee, Adair and Osage. Part of Boone, Newton, Searcy and Van Buren counties in Arkansas are included.
Cities include Springdale, Bentonville, Fayetteville, Harrison, Batesville, Bartlesville, Vinita, Miami, Claremore and Tahlequah.
What to expect
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 are expected. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
NWS Little Rock says freezing conditions are becoming likely over northwest Arkansas Friday morning, though the threat of a hard freeze is minimal.
Colder weather this weekend
NWS Tulsa says even colder temperatures appear likely Saturday morning, with a medium to high chance of freezing temperatures everywhere except far southeast Oklahoma.
Additional frost and freeze headlines will likely be needed.
NWS Little Rock says the first widespread freeze of the season is likely across Arkansas over the coming days.
How to protect plants and pipes
Bring in tender plants or cover them tonight. Wrap, drain or let outdoor water pipes drip slowly.
Get updates at weather.gov/tsa and weather.gov/lzk.
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