LITTLE ROCK — With Arkansas’ prolonged drought taking a toll on trees across the state, now is the time for homeowners to lend some extra attention to their trees that may be in distress. “People have been calling about their trees losing leaves or starting to get their fall colors way too early, or the…
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Could we see a shower or thunderstorm Thursday afternoon?
Bradley County will see an increased chance of showers or storms this afternoon, though the chance is only around 25-40 percent. Portions of southern Bradley County, including Moro Bay, Greens Lake, Pereogeethe Lake, and Eastward toward Bradley 57 have an increased chance of showers or storms up to 45 percent.
Heat indices down Thursday, but not enough to get South Arkansas out of a heat advisory
Bradley County is expected to be under a heat advisory again Thursday, July 21, 2022. Although the heat index will not be as high as previous days, temperatures will still be cause for caution for those outdoors. Stay hydrated.
Remember to protect your dogs in this extreme heat
Asphalt can be dangerous for animals during extreme periods of heat like we are experiencing in South Arkansas. Paws on your dog can blister or even burn.
Bradley and Cleveland County both under burn bans
Multiple days of temperatures over 100, a heat index expected to rise to near 110 across South Arkansas over the next several days, and only a small chance of rain coming Thursday, Bradley and Cleveland Counties have both issued burn bans as of today, July 19, 2022. As of Tuesday morning, most of the State…
Extreme heat not letting up
According to the National Weather Service, the next several days look to bring dangerous and widespread heat across Arkansas. Head advisories have become a regular part of life over the past weeks, but please remain cautious when outdoors. Stay hydrated.
Heat advisory in effect Saturday for Bradley, Cleveland, Calhoun, and Drew Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Saturday which will be in effect from noon to 8:00 p.m., due to heat index values forecast. NOAA Little Rock says that heat index values could reach into the lower to upper 100s across much of the state of Arkansas.
Heat wave to worsen mid-next week
Next Wednesday, July 20, 2022, temperatures are expected to be above normal throughout South Arkansas. The heat wave has no end in site at the moment. Daily highs from Wednesday through Sunday could exceed 100 degrees across most of Arkansas.
South Arkansas officially suffering through drought conditions, no burn ban issued yet
Drought conditions have officially spread into Bradley County and South Arkansas. Although NOAA says that the drought monitor shows the worst drought conditions confined to northern and southwestern Arkansas, dry conditions have officially covered the State. Please be aware of the dry conditions. No Southeast Arkansas County is currently under a burn ban, however please…
Lows to fall near 70 Wednesday night
The National Weather Service is expecting some thunderstorms across southern Arkansas Wednesday evening. Overnight lows will range in the lower 70’s throughout Bradley County.
July 11-17 week ahead forecast
Monday high temperature forecast
Stay safe in the heat
Tips for keeping safe when it’s lightning outside
Photos of damage around Warren from Friday storm
As a severe thunderstorm rumbled through Warren Friday morning, damage trees around town, flooding isolated areas, and tearing through a number of tents sent up for the weekend’s Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The following are photos from around Warren taken after the storm. They are from not only salineriverchronicle.com, but also submitted by viewers.…
Tree falls and blocks Main Street in Warren during thunderstorm Friday morning
Around 8:45 a.m. a thunderstorm coming through Bradley County brought down a tree on Main Street, blocking the street to traffic. A heavy downpour of rain also caused isolated flooding of nearly three to four inches of water along the sidewalks on Main. The town branch in the City Park also rose out of its…
65th birthday celebration held for Bro. Everett Wallace
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon, May 29 at St James AME Church located on St. James Street in Warren to celebrate the 65th birthday of Bro. Everette Wallace, a long time member and leader in the Church. Mr. Wallace and his family have deep roots in Warren and have been, and continue to be,…
Three to four inches of rain could fall by next Thursday
Heavy rain is forecast to arrive in Arkansas next week through the morning of May 26, 2022. Bradley County is estimated to received between three and four inches of rain according to the National Weather Service.
Severe weather a possibility Thursday
Bradley County could potentially see some severe weather Thursday, May 5. The National Weather Service is monitoring activity which may bring strong to severe storms, particularly across eastern Arkansas and parts of western Tennessee and Mississippi. “Details will become more clear in the next day, however all severe hazards remain possible, including damaging winds, hail,…
Rain headed this way next week
Heavy rain is in the forecast over the next week for portions of Arkansas. The brunt of the precipitation is likely to occur in the northern and central parts of the State. Locally, Bradley County could see between one and two inches of rain through the morning of Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Marginal chance for a thunderstorm Friday evening
Friday evening portions of Arkansas, mainly across the west and northwest, could see a few thunderstorms. Although widespread severe weather is not expected, Bradley County is listed by the National Weather Service as under a marginal risk.