Todd Yakoubian Warns Phillips County of Wind, Hail, Lightning Through 12:45 PM

KARK Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian warned Phillips County, Arkansas, that residents should expect wind, hail and lightning through 12:45 PM on March 9, 2026. The advisory covers Phillips County and nearby areas and establishes a firm midday window for the strongest conditions.

Yakoubian issued the notice on KARK’s platform and directed people to follow the Arkansas Storm Team for continuing information. The bulletin identifies three primary hazards for the county: damaging wind, hail and frequent lightning, with the warning remaining in effect until 12:45 PM local time.

The warning arrives amid an active severe weather pattern that Yakoubian linked to today’s forecast for the region. For Phillips County, that means any outdoor work, travel plans and school activities scheduled this morning may face interruptions before the 12:45 PM cutoff. The advisory explicitly focuses on rapid changes in conditions between now and midday.

KARK and the Arkansas Storm Team are providing ongoing updates on storm timing and intensity through the stated period. Yakoubian’s message emphasizes staying tuned to those outlets for the latest track and hazard information, with the 12:45 PM end time serving as the immediate endpoint for this specific threat window.

Local officials and organizations in Phillips County should anticipate follow-up notifications if the situation changes before the deadline set by Yakoubian. The consolidated advisory from KARK and the Arkansas Storm Team frames the midday interval as the critical period for lightning, hail and strong winds in the county.

Expect further advisories from KARK and the Arkansas Storm Team through 12:45 PM as meteorologists monitor the storm’s behavior over Phillips County. Residents who need the latest condition reports are advised to rely on those named sources for confirmed updates during the warning period.