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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Staffing shortages cause U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce services at Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Monday they are preparing to temporarily adjust services at Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes due to staffing shortages and safety concerns. According to a release, the change began on Monday and is being implemented as a proactive measure for visitor safety and to allow the company to focus resources on 'other priority areas.' 'To address these challenges, the district is prioritizing efforts to maintain safe, high-quality experiences for all guests,' the release said. 'Existing staff will shift their focus to core recreation operations, ensuring that parks remain accessible and well-maintained.' U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District names Vilonia man as Engineer of the Year USACE officials said that the Mountain Home Project Office hours will be reduced to Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. A temporary moratorium for Shoreline Use Permit requests, including dock and vegetative management permits, will be in effect until Oct. 1. Officials said that the changes will allow the project office to refocus available staff to support the peak recreation season. They also noted that as conditions change or additional resources become available, the USACE will reassess and make the necessary adjustments. To learn more about the Little Rock District of the USACE, . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Weather Service confirms rare EF-4 tornado touched down in Jackson County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As a storm system moved through Arkansas Friday night into Saturday morning, with it came a rare occurrence. According to the , while surveying areas affected by the storm, they found damage consistent with an EF-4 tornado near Diaz in Jackson County. Officials said that the tornado had estimated peak winds of 190 mph, 11 mph short of being classified as an EF-5. Three dead, multiple injured after Friday night storms across Arkansas Officials said that Friday night's storm is the first EF-4 tornado in Arkansas which was the first since the 2014 Mayflower/Vilonia tornado. KARK Chief Meteorologist said that Arkansas has not had an EF-5 tornado since the late 1920s near this area in the town of Swifton. Cave City mayor gives update after damage, outages caused by EF-3 tornado This weekend NWS officials have also discovered an EF-3 tornado in Fifty-Six, an EF-2 in Fitzhugh and an EF-3 in Cave City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
