Storms down trees, knock out power in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A storm system bearing down on states in the Mississippi River Valley could bring tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail on Wednesday.

The Storm Prediction Center says eastern Arkansas, northern Louisiana and western Mississippi and Tennessee are most at risk for tornadoes, damaging winds and big hail on Wednesday.

Tornado warnings were posted in western Arkansas as the storm swept through, downing trees and power lines, but there were no reports of a tornado on the ground. Entergy Arkansas says more than 12,000 homes and businesses were without power Wednesday afternoon.