According to 2023 data from the Arkansas Forestry Division, 55% of the state is covered in forests. ARKANSAS, USA — As fires continue to race through Southern California, local fire officials throughout Arkansas are weighing in on local preparedness should a wildfire occur in the area.

Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain along parts of the Southeast, as well as southern Arkansas, the weather service reported. Forecasters warn that icy conditions, between a tenth and a quarter inch of ice, will make travel dangerous for many. Power outages and downed branches are also a concern.

As firefighters continue to fight various wildfires in southern California, here's what to know on their progress.

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More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, as parched Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds and two major previous blazes continued to smolder.

People from around the country, including Northwest Arkansas, are descending upon Southern California to do what they can to help those impacted by devastating wildfires.

The official return of the La Niña weather pattern was declared on Thursday. Even though the disrupting weather pattern is late and weaker than normal, it is still having an impact on winter weather which is seen in the rain in the Northwest and the droughts across the country.

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Arkansas basketball pulls off a stunning win at home on Wednesday night against the visiting Georgia Bulldogs.

Adou Thiero split a pair of free throws with 1.6 seconds left, then scored a layup at the buzzer after rebounding his missed second attempt, giving Arkansas a 68-65 win

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