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1 killed, many homes damaged in Arkansas tornadoes
Staff and agencies5 mins ago
Cleburne County Sheriff Marty Moss said Thursday that one person died, but he declined to identify the victim or provide more details.
About 1,600 customers were without power Thursday morning while crews began surveying the destruction.
Forecasters say moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream racing over Tornado Alley could contribute to a rapid uptick in violent storms.
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