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Extreme Heat Warning Extended in Arkansas, Batesville Braces for Dangerous Conditions

Kenneth CookJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025

by Kenneth CookJuly 18, 2025July 18, 20250403

Batesville, Arkansas, July 18, 2025 – An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for central, eastern, and north central Arkansas, including Batesville, until 8 p.m....

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Severe Hailstorm Batters West Texas with Record-Breaking 6-Inch Hail

Kenneth CookMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

by Kenneth CookMay 27, 2025May 27, 202501179

Afton, TX – On May 25, 2025, a powerful supercell thunderstorm unleashed chaos across West Texas, producing hailstones exceeding 6 inches in diameter—some of the...

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Stormy Weather Possible Friday Near Batesville

Kenneth CookMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

by Kenneth CookMay 13, 2025May 13, 20250337

Batesville, Ark. — A weather system bringing a mix of conditions is expected to affect areas near Batesville on Friday, May 16, 2025, according to...

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Cold Air Funnels Swirl Over Arkansas, Sparking Awe and Caution

Kenneth CookApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 26, 2025April 26, 20250460

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas saw an unusual weather spectacle yesterday as cold air funnels danced across the skies, particularly in the northeast near the Missouri...

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DVD-Sized Hail Pummels West Texas Amid Tornado Outbreak

Kenneth CookApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 25, 2025April 25, 20250758

MATADOR, Texas — West Texas faced nature’s fury yesterday as severe thunderstorms unleashed DVD-sized hail, measuring up to 5 inches in diameter, across the region,...

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Five-Day Weather Forecast for Batesville, Arkansas: Warm and Unsettled

Kenneth CookApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 23, 2025April 23, 20250524

BATESVILLE, Ark. — Following a stormy Easter weekend, Batesville and much of Arkansas are settling into a warm but unsettled pattern, with showers and thunderstorms...

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Easter Weekend Brings Severe Storm Threat to Parts of Arkansas

Kenneth CookApril 19, 2025April 19, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 19, 2025April 19, 20250354

BATESVILLE, Ark. — While Easter Sunday plans are still a go for most Arkansans, forecasters are keeping a close eye on a shifting weather system...

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Severe Weather Threat Ramps Up for Great Plains as Late April Pattern Shift Looms

Kenneth CookApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 13, 2025April 13, 20250452

A sharp uptick in severe weather activity is expected across the Great Plains as a major atmospheric pattern shift takes hold in the latter half...

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Severe Weather Threat Increases for Arkansas: Strong Tornadoes Possible Friday Afternoon & Evening

Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 20250280

ARKANSAS – The National Weather Service (NWS) has raised the severe weather risk for Friday, particularly across central and western Arkansas, as conditions continue to...

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Major Flooding Forecasted for White River in Batesville and Surrounding Areas

Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 20250324

BATESVILLE, AR – A Flood Warning remains in effect for the White River at Batesville and Calico Rock, with major flooding expected over the weekend....