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Skot Covert

Fayetteville

Chief Meteorologist at KFSM-TV (Fort Smith, AR)

3x Emmy & Murrow Award winning Chief Meteorologist at @5NEWS. Dog dad to a pack of golden retrievers.

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  • 1 week ago | thv11.com | Skot Covert

    ARKANSAS, USA — In this weeks 5OUTDOORS, Trey Reid, spokesman for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joined us to talk about some timely topics for Arkansas outdoorsmen and women. From bear sightings in the city to upcoming hunting permit deadlines, here’s a recap of what you need to know. Bentonville residents recently reported black bear sightings in neighborhoods, prompting curiosity and concern. According to Reid, this isn’t as unusual as it might seem.

  • 1 week ago | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

    ARKANSAS, USA — In this weeks 5OUTDOORS, Trey Reid, spokesman for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joined us to talk about some timely topics for Arkansas outdoorsmen and women. From bear sightings in the city to upcoming hunting permit deadlines, here’s a recap of what you need to know. Bentonville residents recently reported black bear sightings in neighborhoods, prompting curiosity and concern. According to Reid, this isn’t as unusual as it might seem.

  • 2 weeks ago | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Heads up! Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast this weekend and continuing through Memorial Day. Given the potential for flooding rains and severe thunderstorms capable of hail, high wind, and even a low tornado threat we're calling for a 5NEWS Weather Impact Alert. Tap here to view live doppler radar and here for an hour-by-hour forecast.

  • 3 weeks ago | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

    ARKANSAS, USA — What started as a random class placement for one Arkansas high school student has turned into a life-changing opportunity to compete on the world stage. When 16-year-old Eli Stanley received his class schedule at the beginning of the school year, he didn’t expect “crchery” to become more than just another elective.

  • 3 weeks ago | 5newsonline.com | Skot Covert

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Historically speaking we're now entering into the heart of severe storm season for this area, and the forecast for the next several days certainly reflects that!  Tap here for live doppler radar and tap here for an hour-by-hour forecast. While each day through Tuesday will have chances of rain and storms, it's not likely to rain all day, every day, everywhere. In fact, some days storm coverage will be very hit-or-miss.   Let's dive into the timing and risks day by day.

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Skot Covert @SkotWx
11 May 25

RT @AlexHallwx: Notice the showers are moving from east to WSW today? All due to a very large cut off upper level low along the gulf! https…

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11 May 25

RT @CBSNews: Kentucky boy uses mom's phone to order 70,000 lollipops — costing $4,000: "He wanted to have a carnival." https://t.co/4HfPnfY…

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10 May 25

RT @stormchasernick: SPC: Strong storms this afternoon. Local meteorologist: Strong storms this afternoon. JimFork59036281: @grok is thi…