Good afternoon, Faulkner County! The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Faulkner County effective at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Heavy snow is possible with very cold wind and wind chills expected during this time.

Representatives from Faulkner County Administrative Offices, Faulkner County Sheriff's Office, Faulkner County Road Department, and Faulkner County Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a press conference tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, to discuss winter preparation procedures. In addition to coverage on media outlets, we will be making this information available on the Faulkner County, Arkansas, and Faulkner County Sheriff's Office social media pages.

In preparation for inclement weather and as a result of decreasing temperatures, several public warming centers are available. These include the following locations:

Don Owen Sports Center
10 Lower Ridge Rd, Conway, AR
Center available 24 hours as of 1/5/25
Must check in prior to 9:00pm to stay overnight.
501-450-6186
No pets

McGee Center
3800 College Ave, Conway, AR
Monday-Saturday 7:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
501-513-3586
*Closed Martin Luther King, Jr Day
No pets

Conway Emergency Shelter
1116 Gum St, Conway, AR
Check-In Daily – 3:30pm to 6:30pm for overnight stay
501-358-6676
18 years and older.
First come, first serve

Stay warm and safe, Faulkner County!

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