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Light snow possible in north Arkansas
posted: 02/07/2012 8:44 a.m. Discuss
Parts of north Arkansas could see light snowfall late Tuesday into Wednesday, but officials say it won't amount to any significant accumulation.
Flood kills more as Europe tries to thaw
posted: 02/07/2012 5:19 a.m. Discuss
Overwhelmed by deep snow and harsh temperatures, some countries in Europe closed down schools and struggled to run public transportation Monday, as post-snow rains caused a dam to collapse in Bulgaria, flooding a village and killing at least four.
Bosnian helicopters aid snow-trapped villagers
posted: 02/06/2012 5:10 a.m. Discuss
Bosnia used helicopters on Sunday to evacuate the sick and deliver food to thousands of people left stranded by its heaviest snowfall ever, while Pope Benedict XVI donned an overcoat to bless the few pilgrims who braved Rome’s unusually cold weather to visit St. Peter’s Square.
Snowstorm slams 3 Plains states
posted: 02/05/2012 4:46 a.m. Discuss
A powerful winter storm that covered parts of Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow crept east across the Plains on Saturday, knocking out electricity to thousands in Nebraska as the blanket of heavy, wet precipitation downed power lines and made travel treacherous.
In killer cold, Europe heeds homeless more
posted: 02/04/2012 4:53 a.m. Discuss
Russia and Ukraine both took extra precautions Friday to protect homeless people, ordering new facilities and medical care after scores of people have frozen to death on the streets of Europe during a brutal cold wave.
Storm heaps snow across Colorado
posted: 02/04/2012 4:50 a.m. Discuss
The most powerful storm of the winter season pounded Colorado and parts of neighboring states Friday, creating whiteout conditions on the eastern plains, canceling more than 600 flights in Denver and closing hundreds of miles of highway between major Colorado cities and the Kansas border.
Storms back in the forecast for Arkansas
posted: 02/03/2012 9:05 a.m. Discuss
Storms are again predicted for much of Arkansas, but severe weather chances were thought to be fairly low during the day, according to forecasters.
82 mph gusts seen in Stuttgart storm
posted: 02/03/2012 4:14 a.m. Discuss
Straightline winds reaching 82 mph damaged three hangars at the Stuttgart Municipal Airport and downed power lines Wednesday afternoon, a survey team from the National Weather Service in North Little Rock reported Thursday.
LR flight to Denver struck by lightning
posted: 02/02/2012 10:59 a.m. Comment 1
A flight originating from Little Rock and headed to Denver was struck by lightning during Wednesday night's storms, the airline has confirmed.
Thunderstorms likely, severe weather not expected before Friday
posted: 02/02/2012 7:45 a.m. Discuss
Thunderstorms are likely in parts of Arkansas Thursday night, but the weather is not expected to reach severe levels until Friday, officials said.
Tornado confirmed in Phillips County
updated: 02/01/2012 7:46 p.m. Discuss
Severe thunderstorms did minor damage at an eastern Arkansas airport and knocked out electricity to more than 1,000 customers, but no injuries have been reported.
Hot Springs woman hurt as SUV slides down embankment
posted: 02/01/2012 3:13 p.m. Discuss
A Ho Springs woman was injured Thursday morning when her SUV slid off the road, hit a tree and rolled 75 feet down an embankment, according to authorities.
Cold snap leaves 36 dead across Europe
posted: 01/31/2012 5:24 a.m. Discuss
A severe and snowy cold snap across central and eastern Europe has left at least 36 people dead, cut off power to towns, and snarled traffic. Officials are responding with measures ranging from opening shelters to dispensing hot tea, with particular concern for the homeless and elderly.
Officials look for signs of tornadoes as surveys continue
posted: 01/27/2012 8:18 a.m.
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A team from the National Weather Service in North Little Rock says it will continue surveying damage left by storms Sunday to determine if additional tornadoes touched down in parts of Arkansas.
2 twisters near De Witt raise Sunday total to 4
posted: 01/26/2012 5:36 a.m. Discuss
The National Weather Service confirmed during a survey of damage Wednesday that two tornadoes touched down near De Witt on Sunday evening, raising the total to four.
