Meteorologist Barry Brandt in Arkansas discusses the winter storm affecting much of the U.S.

By Scott Simon

Published January 24, 2026 at 6:28 AM CST

NPR's Scott Simon talks to KATV-TV Chief Meteorologist Barry Brandt about the winter storm's effects on Little Rock, Ark.

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