Arkansas State University Office of Emergency Management

03/30/2026

If you live and/or work in Craighead County, please take this Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA).

Our partners at Craighead County Office of Emergency Management will use this information for future planning efforts!

This form will close on 03/31/2026 at 4:00 PM.

03/15/2026

The National Weather Service Memphis has issued a Tornado Watch for campus until 11:00 PM.

For more resources and information, visit https://linktr.ee/AStateSevereWx

03/14/2026

Forecasts show that tomorrow evening could bring our first chance of severe weather in the Jonesboro area this season. Conditions can change, but it’s a good time for everyone on campus to take a minute to review what to do if storms develop.

If severe weather moves into the area while you’re on campus, head to the lowest level of the building you’re in and find an interior hallway or room away from windows. If a Tornado Watch is issued, the Reng Student Union will be opened as the designated shelter for campus residents.

A-State will share urgent weather information through the university’s emergency notification systems. Make sure you receive the text alerts by visiting the Pack Portal and clicking “Emergency Text Alerts” under “Quick Links” to sign up for SMS notifications.

Our Emergency Management team has created linktr.ee/AStateSevereWx, which links to valuable severe weather resources.

We will continue monitoring conditions and will communicate with the campus community if necessary.

03/13/2026

A reminder that this event is TOMORROW at Valley View Church of Christ!

Updated information for the rescheduled Storm Spotter Training class:

March 14, 2026
10 AM to 12 PM

Valley View Church of Christ
4500 Southwest Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404

03/13/2026

⛈️ ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER ⛈️
Severe storms are forecast to impact A-State Sunday afternoon into the evening. The Storm Prediction Center currently has Jonesboro in an Enhanced (3/5) Risk as of 03/13/2026 at 2:55 PM.

Now is a good time to review resources as we head into severe weather season. Visit https://linktr.ee/AStateSevereWX for a full list of shelters and resources, and follow trusted information sources like Ryan Vaughan, Meteorologist Micah Stevens, and National Weather Service Memphis!

Resources for staff and students. For emergencies, contact UPD at (870) 972-2093

03/09/2026

Updated information for the rescheduled Storm Spotter Training class:

March 14, 2026
10 AM to 12 PM

Valley View Church of Christ
4500 Southwest Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404

03/06/2026

⛈️ WEATHER INFORMATION ⛈️

Storms are forecast to impact A-State overnight into Saturday morning. Don’t be overly alarmed - the Storm Prediction Center currently has Jonesboro in a Marginal (1/5) risk level.

However - now is a good time to review resources as we head into severe weather season. Visit https://linktr.ee/AStateSevereWX for a full list of shelters and resources!

03/06/2026

‼️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ‼️

The Storm Spotter Training has been rescheduled for next Saturday, March 14, 2026 due to (ironically) potential inclement weather. The new location will be:

Valley View Church of Christ
4500 Southwest Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
10 AM to 12 PM

Please share this update!

03/02/2026

⛈️🚨‼️ Be Prepared, Not Scared 🚨‼️⛈️

Don’t forget, the National Weather Service, in collaboration with Craighead County Emergency Management, Mississippi County OEM, Poinsett County OEM, and our office will host a Storm Spotter/Severe Weather Awareness Training Course this Saturday, March 7. Details below:

📌 First National Bank Arena Auditorium
💲 FREE for ALL
✍️ No Registration Needed

All residents of Craighead, Poinsett, and Mississippi County are encouraged to attend, but it is open to all!

02/17/2026

The National Weather Service, in partnership with our office, Craighead County Emergency Management, Mississippi County OEM, and Poinsett County OEM will host a storm spotter/severe weather awareness training on Saturday, March 7. This event is free to everyone, and no registration is required. All are invited to attend, especially residents of Craighead, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties, and all A-State campus members.

Thank you First National Bank Arena for hosting us!

01/24/2026

‼️COMPETITION ALERT‼️

We’ve all been busy worrying and preparing, but let’s have a little fun - how much snow do you think we will get?

01/23/2026

Campus will close at 2:00 PM today. For more information, view Chancellor Shield’s email at https://t.e2ma.net/message/2d47ah/21yfwtrb

For all winter weather resources, view the LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AStateWinterWx