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Power restored in Northwest Arkansas

Customers from different electric companies experienced long hours of outages in Northwest Arkansas.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Power outages hit Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday, Jan. 16, morning leaving thousands without power amid the freezing temperatures.

Slowly, that number dropped to hundreds before completely restoring by 1 p.m. for the majority of customers.

To get live updates of power outages in the area, click here.

Credit: Ozark Electric Cooperative

Ozark Electric Cooperative customers experience outage on Jan. 16, 2024.

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