LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Strong winds from storms that blew across Arkansas overnight downed trees and knocked out power in places, including spots that are still cleaning up from a recent ice storm.
The National Weather Service reported damage mainly in central and western Arkansas.
In Pope County, which has areas still in the dark from the ice storm two weeks ago, power was out in a number of areas after falling trees brought power lines to the ground.
In Clinton, which was struck by a tornado in February a year ago and sustained damage in last month's ice storm, trees and utility lines were downed along Arkansas Highway 95. Power lines were also brought down in nearby Choctaw.
Before the storm system arrived in Arkansas, tornadoes struck in Oklahoma, killing eight people.
The low pressure system that moved over Arkansas was forecast to bring windy conditions throughout the day Wednesday. The National Weather Service said sustained winds of 25 mph to 35 mph are expected, with gusts to 50 mph in the state's north and 40 mph in central and south Arkansas.
The winds could pose a particular danger in the north, where many trees were weakened in the ice.
Also, rain and isolated thunderstorms were possible Wednesday as wrap-around moisture from the storm system moves into the state.
Greers Ferry and Booneville were among areas reporting damage, as were places in Boone, Conway and Johnson counties. In Booneville, trees were down along Arkansas 10.
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