Severe Weather Unleashes Tornadoes and Flooding Across Central U.S.
Severe weather conditions have wreaked havoc across the central United States, with tornadoes and flooding causing significant damage in states like Arkansas and Tennessee. According to Axios, the region experienced a series of severe storms that led to tornadoes touching down, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. Yahoo News reported that these storms, described as a 'once-in-a-generation' event, have brought heavy rain and a flash flood threat to millions of residents.
The Associated Press highlighted the critical nature of the situation, noting that the severe weather has not only caused immediate damage but also poses ongoing risks as more storms are expected. Fox Weather added that the severe storm activity extended from the Ark-La-Tex region to the Mid-Atlantic, with reports of tornadoes and hail exacerbating the situation.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay vigilant and follow emergency protocols as the weather system continues to move across the country. The impact of these storms underscores the importance of preparedness and the need for effective response strategies to mitigate the effects of such natural disasters.
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Are there tornadoes in Arkansas?
A powerful tornado ripped through Lake City in northeastern Arkansas on Wednesday night, the second time the area was hit by a twister since 2021. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray reports from the area, highlighting the extensive damage caused by the storm as another storm develops on Thursday.
Where did tornadoes hit in Arkansas yesterday?
The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, the highest warning possible, as a 'large and destructive tornado” hit Lake City, Arkansas, and surrounding areas in the northeastern part of the state.
Did Arkansas get hit by a tornado?
The huge tornado that ripped through the areas of Lake City and Bay in Arkansas yesterday was an EF3 with 150 mph winds, the National Weather Service said. Video posted to social media showed a huge funnel cloud in the region in southeastern Arkansas.
Where was the tornado in Tennessee yesterday?
A preliminary survey by the National Weather Service in Memphis gives an EF3 rating to tornadoes that caused major damage in Lake City, Arkansas, and Selmer, Tennessee, last night. The tornado in Lake City is estimated to have had maximum winds of 150 mph, while the one in Selmer had winds estimated at 160 mph.
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