Several counties in northern Arkansas were blindsided by intense flash flooding yesterday morning, causing the evacuation of 86 people from a Yellville nursing home. Dozens more Marion County residents have […]
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Little Rock cooling centers open today through Saturday
Little Rock has opened cooling centers at four locations around the city.
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Get ready for the Arctic hammer
Three storm systems are moving into the state over the next week, and forecasts show potential for high winds, rain, dangerously low wind chills and snow. Meteorologists are calling it the Arctic hammer.
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Cooling centers available as heat impacts city services, causes zoo closures
The Little Rock Zoo announced closures for the rest of the week. Expect waste pickup delays as city services are suspended once the heat index reaches 105 degrees.
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Radar outage at Little Rock’s National Weather Service due to air conditioning issue
The Little Rock radar at the National Weather Service is down today pending the repair of the air conditioner that keeps the radar from overheating.
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Get ready: More bad weather heads our way tonight
Just a few days after a Friday tornado tore through Little Rock and Pulaski County, residents are preparing for another round of severe weather Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Meteorologists warn that the storms could come in two spurs and urge early preparedness. Get those weather radios and extra batteries ready.
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Ice storm warning: Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian warns us to brace for a ‘True Arkansas Slushy’
An ice storm warning is in effect for Central Arkansas, and KATV-7 Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian warns of a combination of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow for much of the state. Expect power outages and slick roads. The Little Rock School District has already canceled in-person classes for Tuesday.
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Winter storm looming for Northwest Arkansas, maybe a dusting for Pulaski County, so make some mulled wine
Looks like Central Arkansas will be shut out on the sledding and such, but you can still make some hot drinks and pretend.
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Tough day for a natural gas outage, but here we are
Sending warm thoughts to the poor folks whose heat is out today. Summit Utilities says a frozen regulator station knocked out gas service to about 100 customers.
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Serious concerns about tornadoes, storms in Southeast Arkansas and beyond
A strong cold front will move through Arkansas and the Mid-South tomorrow and bring potentially strong storms with it. The National Weather Service has issued a rare, strong warning the day before the storm.