Active AlertsHaughton, LA

What: Very cold wind chills as low as the single digits along and north of Interstate Twenty and a range of 10 to 15 degrees south of Interstate Twenty are expected.
Where: Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas.
When: From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Saturday.
Impacts: Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.