At least four tornadoes touched down in Arkansas on Wednesday, according to various National Weather Service offices.
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40/29 News on MSNInjuries and damage reported after tornadoes and storms sweep ArkansasInjuries and damage were reported from tornadoes and storms that swept through Arkansas Wednesday. The National Weather Service described the tornado that hit Lake City, Arkansas as “catastrophic.” According to ABC affiliate in Jonesboro, KAIT, several power poles and electric lines were downed across the town of Lake City.
ARKANSAS, USA — Severe storms and tornadoes have been moving through the state on Wednesday night. At least three tornadoes have touched down around the state, including in Poinsett County, Lake City, and DeWitt. As of 8:15 p.m., nearly 37,000 people are without power.
Northeastern Arkansas saw a tornado emergency issued as a large twister hit Lake City. The tornado was a part of a storm sweeping from Texas to Ohio.
A powerful tornado struck northeastern Arkansas on Wednesday, April 2. The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency for Lake City. Video shows powerful winds ripping through an open field.