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National Weather Service: Cold temps on way as front moves across state

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Temperatures will see a big drop and light wintry precipitation is possible Wednesday evening as a strong cold front will move across the state, according to the National Weather Service. But while showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible (mainly over southern Arkansas) with the system, the bigger story will be the colder air moving in behind it.

Temperatures are expected to drop from northwest to southeast after the cold front passes. 

Precipitation, though light, is expected to become mixed as the cold air moves in behind the frontal boundary. There may be a brief period of a sleet and freezing rain mix initially before precipitation transitions to snow. This would occur from northwest into central Arkansas through the afternoon and early evening hours, coming to an end by mid to late evening.

At this time, it appears there could be light sleet and snow accumulations, as well as a light glaze in areas that see any freezing rain. Accumulations would be primarily on grassy areas and elevated surfaces, as well as some bridges and overpasses.

The greatest potential for any wintry precipitation would primarily be in areas north of the Interstate 40 corridor, according to the weather service.

Winds will be gusty along and behind the front, and with the much colder air moving in, wind chills could fall to near or below zero over northern Arkansas by Thursday morning. If you must be outside during this time, the National Weather Service advises you to take adequate precautions and dress for cold weather.

There is a slight chance for snow showers tonight in Batesville around the 8 p.m. hour, and the temperature Thursday morning around 6 should be in the high teens, according to the current forecast.


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