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Forecast

This heat wave will intensify, but relief is in sight

Severe Weather

Hurricane Debby heads through Georgia as death toll mounts

So far at least four people have died from the storm.
Severe Weather

Decatur and Bentonville host FEMA centers for residents impacted by deadly Memorial Day weekend tornadoes

The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is Aug. 28.
Severe Weather

FEMA to reimburse self-employed Arkansas tornado survivors who lost tools to the storm

If you're a farmer, ranch hand, artist, musician, or mechanic who lost important tools in the storms, help may be on the way.
Severe Weather

Water rescues underway in Arkansas after a new wave of storms across US and Canada

As much as 11 inches of rain fell overnight on parts of Marion County, Arkansas.
Severe Weather

Here's what 750 cubic feet of storm debris looks like

It's a clear picture of what destruction looked like in Rogers.
Severe Weather

Bodycam video shows police respond as tornadoes touched down in Arkansas

At one point, Officer Rouhselang takes off the only protective gear he had on in order to help a woman.
Severe Weather

Tornado victims in Decatur still cleaning up debris 8 weeks later

Residents are reminded that nonprofits like Samaritan’s Purse are still in town helping families and it’s not too late to sign up for FEMA assistance.
Nation World

Beryl leaves hot misery in the Houston area. It still threatens flooding on its path northward

Beryl, which made landfall early Monday as a Category 1 hurricane, has been blamed for at least seven U.S. deaths.
Severe Weather

Hurricane Beryl kills 73-year-old Texas woman

Hurricane Beryl has claimed the life of Maria Loredo in Texas after a massive tree crashed into her bedroom
Severe Weather

Officials warn about flash flood warnings in Arkansas

Community leaders in Arkansas are warning locals about the flash flood warnings across the area.
Nation World

Searing heat wave grips large parts of the US and causes deaths in the West

An excessive heat warning — the National Weather Service's highest alert — was in effect for about 36 million people, or about 10% of the population in the U.S.