Multiple power outages have been reported from storms crossing the Twin Lakes Area Wednesday morning. Local law enforcement agencies from across the listening area say there has been minor damage to roofs, trees and powerlines due to high winds however, no injuries have been reported.
As of 5:00 Wednesday morning North Arkansas Electric Co-op’s website says over 14,000 in the area are without power. Entergy reports just over 5,000 without service.
The majority of damage occurred south of Mountain Home. A spokesperson from Searcy County Sheriff’s office says the storm came in and moved out quickly. Partial roofs are gone. Power lines, phone lines and trees are down as well. All Searcy County law enforcement and fire crews have been dispatched since 2:00 Wednesday morning to check roads and remove debris.
Baxter County 911 says they had to field calls from Fulton County due to a generator failure. They say reports have been received of downed trees and power lines as well. No other significant damages or any injuries have resulted from the storms.
All of the weather has pushed off to the east and no other major warnings or watches are in effect.
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