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12:11 p.m. | Jan. 25
Brookland Public Schools to close Monday
Brookland Public Schools announced Sunday afternoon that they will be closed on Monday, January 26, amid the storms.
10:58 a.m. | jan. 25
ARDOT warns of ‘slow’ process following storms
Dave Parker, Arkansas Department of Transportation’s Public Information Officer, posted a video to Facebook, warning of a “slow and difficult process.”
Parker noted that ARDOT had cleared one lane on most Arkansas highways, but “all that work was lost” after round two of the winter storm.
Watch the video here.
10:00 a.m. | Jan. 25
Winter storms close to exiting Northeast Arkansas
The storm that left over six inches of snow in Brookland is almost gone.
Radar shows Memphis seeing the storm’s final moments as well.
7:12 p.m. | Jan. 24
Road conditions are fair amid round two of storm
As round two of the winter storm approaches, road conditions remain fair.
Brookland News crews observed Saturday afternoon that neighborhood roads and less-traveled streets in Brookland remain snow-covered, while major roadways — including Highway 49, Highway 49B, School Street and Holman Street — were mostly clear. Conditions could change as additional snowfall moves into the area.
Similar conditions were reported in Jonesboro, where well-traveled roads such as East Johnson Avenue, Caraway Road and Red Wolf Boulevard were largely clear, with at least one lane open in each direction.
Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and leave ample distance between vehicles if travel is necessary.
Some meteorologists say snowfall totals could be similar to what fell today during round two.
10:39 a.m. | Jan. 24
Two power outages reported near Brookland
According to the Craighead Electric outage map, there are two outages outside of Brookland city limits.
The reported outages appear to be near County Road 799 near Goobertown. BN is monitoring the situation.
10:27 a.m. | Jan. 24
Colder temperatures ahead
It’s already cold, but temperatures are expected to drop even lower. And it’s not just the current temperature, but the feels-like.
By Monday, the temperature could drop to negative two degress farenheit. Making it dangerously cold, and most people need to avoid going outside.
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10:10 a.m. | Jan. 24
Brookland News Live Special Edition
10:04 a.m. | Jan. 24
SNOW IS HERE!
Citizens across the Natural State woke up to inches of snow and ice.
Multiple crashes have already been reported by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, as officials want drivers to stay off the roads unless necessary.
5:14 p.m. | Jan. 23
Arkansas Gov. Sanders announces National Guard deployment
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday that the Arkansas National Guard has been deployed to assist with winter weather response across the state.
The Guard will staff 28 response teams to help Arkansas State Police transport stranded motorists. Guardsmen are also being placed on state active duty to provide command, control, and public affairs support.
“Our National Guardsmen are always on call to assist our state when disaster strikes,” Sanders said. “As this weekend’s winter storm approaches, we will need all the assistance we can get to keep Arkansans safe.”
Teams begin operating Friday and will provide around-the-clock support as needed. Each team includes five Guardsmen, two Humvees, and communications equipment.
4:23 p.m. | Jan. 23
WATCH: Brookland News Live
Jackson Mitchell hosts Brookland News live from Brookland, AR, and brings you the latest on the winter storm.
Mitchell also announced that BNL will air a Special edition on Saturday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT.
11:34 a.m. | Jan. 23
Timing of Winter storm shifts
It’s Friday –bread and milk stock is low– but when will this all begin? Timing has changed; the storm was projected to begin in Brookland around 12 a.m. tonight. That’s still the case for some western portions of Arkansas.
Now, in Brookland, the snow will begin to fall and surround the entire city, around 2-3:30 a.m. Saturday.
11:29 a.m. | Jan. 23
National Weather Service updates prediction for snowfall totals
The National Weather Service in Memphis has updated its predicted snow, ice and sleet accumulation maps.
