United States / South / Arkansas
Drew County, Arkansas, Friday, October 16, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 17, 12:53 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 17, 6:30 AM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 19, 6:53 AM CDTVersion 4 · Oct 19, 8:10 AM CDT4 official warnings recorded: Red Flag Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit.
The Morning Brief
Local government meetings, health updates, air quality, utility operations, and local news remain quiet this morning, with no critical updates reported across the county. Official warning: “Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 8:45PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR” Official warning: “Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:24PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR” Official warning: “Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 5:54AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR”
Written by our system from the sources below, version 1, Oct 17, 6:26 AM CDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 1:18PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR”
...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... * WINDS...North to northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...25 to 35 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 5:54AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR”
...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... * WINDS...North to northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 8:45PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR”
...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... * WINDS...North to northwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:24PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR”
...DANGEROUS WILDFIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * WINDS...North to northwest winds 15-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...30 to 40 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires that develop could spread rapidly due to the strong winds and very dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning4 official warnings in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Weather
Official Warning4 official warnings in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Official Warnings
All 4 quoted in full, as issued.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
GovernmentQuietNo headline or meeting from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Government
QuietNo headline or meeting from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Meetings That Day
No meeting was on an agenda we read for this day.
Local NewsQuiet34 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
Quiet34 reports on this day, none published as an event.
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And 9 more reports on this day, not listed here.
HealthQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
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Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
AirQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Air
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Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
QuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
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Safety
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Roads And Transit
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