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Forecast

Windy Wednesday | Chilly mornings into the weekend

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Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice, causes confirmed tornado in California

Many events have been canceled across the region, and businesses announced plans to open late Saturday as officials urged people to stay home if possible.
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Homes burn as wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in Malibu, California

A “minimal number” of homes burned, but the exact amount wasn't immediately known, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
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7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning

The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. on Thursday just off the coast of Northern California and was felt hundreds of miles away.
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Heavy snow blankets parts of the US during busy holiday travel weekend

Cold air was expected to move over the eastern third of the U.S. by Monday, with temperatures about 10 degrees below average.
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Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week

While the northwest is dealing with a potential "bomb cyclone," the east is getting some much needed rain.
Weather

VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

VERIFY looked into five common claims about staying warm and protecting your home against freezing temperatures.
Severe Weather

Little Flock home destroyed by storm

Neighbors were left in an unlivable home trying to figure out their next steps.
Severe Weather

Power outages linger across Arkansas after severe storms

Power outages were significantly reduced throughout the day and into Tuesday.
Severe Weather

Fort Smith roofing company offers free tarping services after severe storms in Benton County

Many buildings weathered the storm, but sustained damage to roofs and windows.
Severe Weather

Viewer photos from across the storm's path

As 5NEWS tracked the tornadoes' across Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas, some viewers sent in photos.
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Severe weather aftermath in Arkansas

No deaths have been reported as a result of the storms.