SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward reports clear and cool conditions this morning, with temperatures in the mid to lower 50s and some upper 40s in southern Arkansas. A jacket is advisable for outdoor activities. By this afternoon, highs will reach the mid 80s, continuing a warming trend into the weekend. In Florida, Hurricane Milton has intensified to Category 5 and is expected to make landfall south of Tampa tonight, with severe storm surges and winds impacting the area. Locally, dry conditions persist, contributing to ongoing drought, though a possible shift in winds may alleviate some fire hazards by weekend.

A dry airmass remains in place across the ArkLaMiss and will stay in place at least through Friday. By saturday, winds will begin to shift southerly allowing for dewpoints to climb. This will in turn help with the current fire threat due to the very dry conditions. Milton will track east and make landfall in Florida tonight and track eastward into the Atlantic. Our weather pattern changes next week in regard to temperatures. A dry front will arrive Monday dropping temperatures to the mid and lower 70’s for daytime highs by the late part of next week.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is currently less than 300 miles from making landfall in Florida as a Category 5 storm with winds at 160 mph, expected to weaken to a Category 4 as it approaches. Tornado warnings have been issued, and significant storm surge is anticipated, particularly around Tampa, with heights possibly reaching 15-18 feet. Residents in that area will face potentially severe impacts, including structural damage, due to the storm’s strength. Rainfall could reach up to 15 inches. Southeast Louisiana will experience cooler temperatures with highs in the mid-80s and no expected rain in the coming days.

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as a category 4 late Wednesday into early Thursday.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, is nearing Florida’s west coast, with landfall expected near Tampa Bay later tonight, causing concerns over storm surge and high winds. Despite warnings, some residents plan to ride out the storm. In local news, a wanted gang member was shot and killed by Bear County deputies during a chase, raising community concerns. Additionally, the San Antonio Missions baseball team is closer to moving to a new downtown stadium, despite some resident opposition. San Antonio experiences pleasant weather, with record-challenging warmth in the forecast for the coming days.

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