A red flag warning is in effect for Desha County as of 4:17 PM CDT.
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RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND DRY FUELS ACROSS FAR SOUTHERN ARKANSAS
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The most recent tornado warning that included Desha County was issued Mar 15, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Little Rock, AR.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 8:38 AM CDT | Flash flood warning | LZK | text |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 5:09 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 4:38 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 4:14 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 11:50 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 11:46 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 9:23 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3:20 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 7:13 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 7:04 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 6:56 PM CDT | Tornado warning | LZK | text |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 6:43 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | LZK | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Desha County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.