Extremely cold in Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri this morning and the National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning until noon today. Wind chills are expected to be from minus 20 to minus 25.
Road conditions around the area continue to improve thanks to the hard work of our area road crews, but some roads are still very slick and dangerous. To check out the road conditions before you travel go to our website at ecomnewsnetwork.com and click on the link to the Arkansas or Missouri Road Conditions. If you don’t have to be out on the roads, then stay in and stay safe
The Arkansas State Police reports that even on well-traveled roadways, icy patches remain, and lingering moisture will refreeze as temperatures dive overnight. Arkansas State Police (ASP) strongly advises motorists to stay home if they can.
If driving is necessary, follow these crucial safety guidelines:
- Reduce your speed significantly
- Maintain a greater distance from other vehicles
- Brake earlier than usual
- Pack an emergency kit containing extra clothing, blankets, water, non-perishable food, and first aid supplies
- Be sure to have a full tank of gas
ASP troopers are actively assisting motorists in need. For non-emergency assistance, use *ASP (*277) to connect with the nearest ASP Troop headquarters. This four-digit speed dial feature, available on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon cellphones in Arkansas, was implemented in January 2022. A map illustrating Troop headquarters locations, counties each Troop patrols, and contact information can be found HERE.
Remember:
• *ASP is for non-emergency inquiries or reports only
• For emergencies, always use 911, which takes priority over *ASP calls
• ASP has 12 Troop headquarters across the state, each with its own dispatch center.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has been busy since the Winter Storm began they have answered 1,186 Calls for Service, helped 521 Stranded Motorists, worked 374 Crashes with 42 Injuries and 2 fatalities as of Wednesday evening.
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