Station Name: Middle Fork of Little Red River at Shirley, AR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet

Nearest Address:
State Highway 9
Shirley, AR 72153
Van Buren County

GPS Coordinates: 35.65666667, -92.2927778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 3:37AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:37 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

Expect breezy northwest and north winds to continue into the early afternoon hours...with wind speeds around 10 to 20 mph sustained. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph will be possible at times. Very dry air will be in place over the area this afternoon...with minimum afternoon relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent. This will make it possible for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. The very dry conditions will return for Tuesday as well...but wind speeds will be much lower. If a wildfire is observed, report it by dialing 911 or by contacting the Arkansas Forestry Division at (800) 468-8834.

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 10:15AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:15 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.