A strong cold front approached from the Plains during the morning of January 29th. The front arrived during the early afternoon hours, and winds shifted to the northwest. Wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph were common, with gusts over 50 mph. Approximately 80,000 power outages occurred.

Strong Wind in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

High Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds overturned an empty tractor trailer and blew it off Arkansas Highway 113 one mile northeast of Oppelo. The truck driver was injured. Wind gusts blew the doors off of a farm shop. The doors were 18 feet tall by 30 feet wide. Tree limbs were reported down causing power outages. Numerous sheets of tin roofing were removed from an adjacent building.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and trees were reported down causing numerous fires across the county.

High Wind in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power outages were reported at Marshall and Rose Hill communities. Also, outages were reported from Arkansas Highway 66 in Leslie to the Stone County line.

Strong Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell across a power line on McBee Street. A few trees were reported down across the county. Also, a few homes had shingle damage. Power outages were reported around Bismarck.

Strong Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Strong Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Strong Wind in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power outage was reported in Monticello Square after power lines were blown down.

High Wind in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Reports indicated that 14,000 customers were without power due to high winds. Numerous trees were reported down. Damage was reported to several residential and business buildings.

Strong Wind in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down on roadways.

Strong Wind in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down on roadways.

Strong Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down in eastern sections of the county. Large trees crushed two vehicles and one camper, but all were unoccupied. Shingles were reported off of houses.

High Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down and grass fires were reported at more than 25 locations. One tree was reported down at Wilburn.

Strong Wind in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 47.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and trees were reported down in Harrison, causing numerous road blockages. A large tree, 3 feet in diameter, was reported across White Oak Road.

High Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were reported down. Numerous fires were reported throughout the county due to the downed power lines. Over 3000 residents and businesses lost electricity. Hundreds of roofs, awnings, metal carports, small buildings, poultry houses, and barns were damaged. Fallen trees caused damage to homes and buildings. Several homes in the Plainview area and some businesses suffered shingle damage. Damage was reported to the WYC High School building. Approximately 23 trees were down in Belleville Park.

High Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Structural damage was reported to several buildings and large limbs were reported down. A tree fell on a power line on Meadowbrook Drive in Mountain Home causing an electrical fire. Another tree fell on a power line at United States Highway 62 West near the Sheid-Hopper Bypass intersection causing a brush fire. A power line was blown down off Rocky Ridge Road in the Bell Cove area and started a grass fire. Trees were reported down at College and 10th Streets, Oakland Road and off Cochran Drive. A low power line was reported off of Arkansas Highway 178 in Lakeview. A private dock was reported to have broken loose near the Sycamore Springs Road area.

Strong Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds blew a very large oak tree down onto a house. A 32 year old woman was killed in her bed as the tree crashed into the house. Electrical lines were reported down, trees were uprooted and structures were damaged across the county.

Strong Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several power lines were downed causing grass fires across the county. Downed power lines on Ouachita County roads 85 and 280 in Bearden were reported, with Ouachita 280 experiencing a small grass grass fire from the fallen, live wires. Fallen trees were also reported on Arkansas Highway 203 northwest of Bearden. A grass fire was caused by downed power lines on Arkansas Highway 9 near Eagle Mills. Power lines were down on United States Highway 79 north near Buena Vista. Power lines were reported down along Arkansas Highway 24 toward Bragg City and on the East Camden streets on Ingram and Gallivan. Power lines were reported down on Ouachita County Highway 177 near the Adam's Chapel Cemetery causing a grass fire. Two large oak trees were blown down along Ouachita County Highway 303 near Mills Creek.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Power lines were reported down, property was damaged, and vehicles were swept off of roadways across the county.

Strong Wind in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power was out to 200 to 300 customers due to wind damage. Several trees were reported down in the Fordyce area. A tree fell on a power line on Holt Street breaking utility lines and several poles.

High Wind in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down. Damage was reported to many local businesses as well as street signs, billboards, windows and tin roofs in Hazen.

Strong Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds caused a tree to fall on a car which was traveling north on Arkansas Highway 285 at Bono. The driver was killed and the passenger was injured. Shingles were blown off of a house in Conway. Several small trees were blown down. Damage was reported to homes and storage sheds. A utility pole fell into power lines near the Faulkner County Museum.

High Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A greenhouse at a local business blew into two vehicles, overturning one and damaging both. Trees were down in the road in the Poughkeepsie, Nelsonville, Ozark Acres and Williford areas. Shingles were blown off several buildings in Ash Flat. Poultry houses were damaged in the Sidney area.

High Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sparks from downed power lines generated small fires over northern Pulaski County. Eleven thousand customers reportedly lacked power in the Little Rock area. At Little Rock Air Force Base, winds ripped into the roof of a hangar on the edge of the flight line and spread insulation and metal pieces across the area. Homes and trees were damaged on base as well. Damage at the air base was estimated at $2 million. A tree fell on a fence in a backyard on Colonial Drive in Jacksonville. Several trees were blown down in the Maumelle area. A 100-foot pine was knocked down near the Arkansas River. Another pine fell on a trailer park on Crystal Hill Road.

Strong Wind in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down across Perry County. Six houses reported roof or structural damage. Numerous power lines were reported down. Bigelow High School sustained substantial damage to the roofs of the administration building and the agricultural building.

Strong Wind in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Damage was reported to the roof of a car dealership. Several shingles were lost to the Franklin Post Office. An awning was blown from a local business. Several homes in the Mobil Estates reported damage.

High Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Power lines and trees were reported down, causing numerous fires across the county.

Strong Wind in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A tree fell on a vehicle in Stuttgart.

High Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and trees were reported down causing numerous fires across the county. Eighty-three hundred customers were reportedly without power in the Russellville area. At least one boat dock on Lake Dardanelle in London was damaged after winds blew the dock and moored boats about 100 yards and into a levee.

Strong Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down. Several roads were blocked due to downed trees. A large portion of the roof was blown off on main street in Arkadelphia. Winds damaged the south facing doors of Town Hall. Winds also damaged a building at the water department. A tree was reported down on Unity Road, a power line was down on Vaden Road, and a tree was down on Shiloh Road.

Strong Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Damage was reported on the campus of Harding University. Roof damage was reported to Reynolds Building. A light tower was blown down at the soccer field, and the baseball scoreboard was bent over. A large tree was blown down at the McRae exit along U.S. Highway 67/167. Several small trees and a fence were reported down. Power lines downed caused multiple power outages. Twenty-seven hundred customers were reportedly without power in the Searcy area. In Beebe, parts of the Humane Society building sustained damaged.

High Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Shingles were blown off of building in Oil Trough. Numerous powers poles were blown loose from their anchoring, and trees fell across the roads all over the county. A portion of the roof on a church was blown off on Sidney Street in Batesville.

Strong Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof collapsed on a railroad salvage building, causing the entire building to collapse. Five thousand customers were reportedly without power.

Strong Wind in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Trees and limbs knocked down power lines and caused minor roof damage across the county. Area businesses reported minor damage to signs and awnings. A barn in Prattsville was destroyed.