A strong low pressure system moved over East Arkansas during the late afternoon and evening hours of January 29th, 2008. Very strong gradient winds with speeds up to 70 mph occurred over the area as a result numerous reports of damage occurred.

High Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 15:45:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds blew down telephone poles on Goobertown Road in Goobertown. In addition...the wind damaged roofs off of buildings and a house northeast of Jonesboro. The house also sustained siding damage.

High Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 16:03:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were knocked down by high winds near Parkin.

High Wind in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 16:30:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds blew numerous trees down across the county.

High Wind in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 17:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines down near Marvell.

High Wind in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 15:15:00 to 29-JAN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Walnut Ridge AWOS measured a sustained 44 mph with a measured gust of 58 mph. In addition, damage to a farm building occurred in Walnut Ridge. A tin roof was ripped off a barn near Imboden. An 18 wheeler was blown off a road south of Hoxie in addition to destruction of a baseball dugout as well. a flea market barn was destroyed in Alicia. Numerous power lines were knocked down over the county due to the high winds.

High Wind in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 15:42:00 to 29-JAN-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

High winds damaged roofs and fences in Paragould. In addition...numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county. An 18-wheeler and SUV was overturned due to the high winds as well.

High Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 16:10:00 to 29-JAN-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds produced damage to the St. Francis County Courthouse and the Times-Herald Office building. In addition, numerous trees and power lines were knocked down county-wide.

High Wind in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 15:11:00 to 29-JAN-08 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

High winds blew down numerous trees and power lines across the county. In addition, a few road signs were damaged from the winds.

High Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 14:40:00 to 29-JAN-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High wind blew an 18 wheeler off of Interstate 55 at mile marker 45 near Keiser. Numerous power lines, telephone lines, and trees were reported down county-wide. Minor damage was reported to a few roofs in Gosnell and Three Way and in Blytheville. A sidewalk cover was ripped down at the Osceola Hospital as well.

High Wind in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 15:11:00 to 29-JAN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds blew down numerous power lines and uprooted trees. In addition, windows were blown out of a house in Pocahontas. Heavy roof damage also occurred at the Pocahontas High School Gym. Damage to an office ceiling was also reported at the Winebaugh Towing business on Highway 67 in east Pocahontas.

High Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-08 15:52:00 to 29-JAN-08 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High wind blew numerous trees and power lines down across the county. In addition, a high profile vehicle was blown over on Highway 63 between Marked Tree and Trumann. In addition, a tractor-trailer overturned in Trumann. A shed was also blown over by the winds in Trumann.