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Gov. Sanders Declares State of Emergency in Arkansas for Potential Winter Storms

Governor Sanders allocated $250,000 for emergency response and authorized weigh station bypasses to expedite delivery of essential supplies amid severe winter storms in Arkansas.

  • On Jan. 22, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency and signed EO 26-03, directing $250,000 to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management for response ahead of a storm expected on or about Jan. 23, 2026.
  • A large band of snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain is forecast to enter Arkansas starting Jan. 23, with Little Rock seeing 4 inches and northern Arkansas facing 8 inches or more, forecast officials said.
  • The Arkansas National Guard, including two Guard teams of five people and two vehicles, will be positioned along major roadways, while ARDOT has mobilized equipment for 24-hour pretreatment.
  • The exemption allows emergency response vehicles and commercial carriers delivering essential supplies to bypass Arkansas Department of Transportation weigh stations, excluding permit-requiring vehicles and size/weight limits.
  • A.J. Gary said state agencies can operate longer hours and will coordinate across all 75 Arkansas counties, urging drivers to `Really, really be careful out there` and check conditions before travel.
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Local Memphis broke the news in on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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