The impact of tropical storm Ike in southwest arkansas was mild compared to that of coastal area. Significant damage and power outages still occured. Power was out for well over 8 hours in most of the area after the peak of the storm. The pressure dropped to 99.18 in the area at the peak of the storm. Mainly tree damage and downed power lines occured along with some damage to houses. An exhibit tent at the local fair was destroyed. According to it's specifications it was supposed to be able to remain standing in winds up to 125 mph. The winds officially never went that high . This was a very unusual event to have a tropical system remain this strong as far inland as arkansas.