Little Rock, AR Weather: Gusty Thunderstorms Near Hot Springs, Yell, and Polk Counties
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A fast-moving cluster of thunderstorms is sweeping across western Arkansas this afternoon, packing wind gusts as strong as 55 mph and prompting a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service in Little Rock. The storms are expected to continue east through early evening, bringing the...
Arkansas’s morning headlines | Oct. 17, 2025
Hayden Balgavy and Jurnee Taylor deliver your morning headlines including the latest on potential storms in Arkansas.
Angelina, Nacogdoches Counties Now Under a Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 this evening for Lufkin and Nacogdoches.
Katt Williams making comedy tour stop at Simmons Bank Arena in 2026
Comedian and actor Katt Williams will bring his comedy tour to the Little Rock metro in 2026.
Arkansas State Police Launches “Put the Phone Away or Pay” Distracted Driving Campaign
The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office has launched the statewide distracted driving campaign “Put the Phone Away or Pay”, a high-visibility enforcement effort running NOW through October 25. The campaign reminds drivers about the deadly dangers and serious legal consequences of distracted driving. According...
Thousands without power as thunderstorms move across Arkansas
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Thousands were left without power as thunderstorms moved across Arkansas on Saturday, Oct. 18. As of 2:30 p.m., over 5,000 customers were affected by outages in the 5NEWS viewing area and surrounding counties. Here's a breakdown of where the outages were reported, how many customers were...
Severe weather damage reported in parts of Louisiana, Arkansas
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - On October 18, 2025, severe storms caused damage in parts of the Arklatex. 429 homes are reported without power. Law enforcement reports trees down in north Coushatta. 438 homes are reported without power. Bienville Parish:. Trees and powerlines are reportedly down in Castor, Louisiana. 534...
North Little Rock School District to end early release Wednesdays
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock School District announced that the Board of Education has voted to end Early Release Wednesdays district-wide. The announcement comes from the North Little Rock Board of Education meeting that took place on Thursday, October 16, 2025. According to Superintendent Gregory J....
Arkansas Storm Team Alert Day: Tornado Watch Issued in Southwestern Arkansas
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 6 p.m. for western, northwestern, and northern Arkansas. Storms are already developing in these areas and will continue to move east this afternoon and evening. The main concerns remains damaging winds, though hail and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out. As this line...
‘No Kings 2.0: Unity March’ coming to Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Saturday, demonstrators are expected to pack the busy street and gather in Little Rock for what organizers are calling "No Kings Protest 2.0." The first event was held in June, drawing more than a thousand protesters marching across the Broadway Bridge. "The first one,...

















