What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US
- A severe storm system impacted the South and Midwest, resulting in at least six deaths on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Forecasters attributed the violent weather to atmospheric instability and abundant Gulf moisture.
- The storms spawned powerful tornadoes, lofting debris as high as 25,000 feet, and causing damage across 22 counties.
- Kentucky's governor noted the importance of decisions during flooding; the National Weather Service called the event "a marathon not a sprint".
- More than 500,000 customers lost power after the storms, and officials warned of continued life-threatening flash flooding.
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Severe storms persist across Arkansas, raising threat of floods | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Violent storms swept across Arkansas for the third day in a row on Friday, and forecasters warned that before the skies clear on Sunday, some parts of the state could see a total of 10 inches of rain.
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