At 1227 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Paragould, moving northeast at 50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD…Damaging tornado.
SOURCE…Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT…You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include…
Crowleys Ridge State Park, Stonewall, Heubner, Crowley’s Ridge State
Park, Marmaduke, Walcott, Tipperary, Fritz, Rector, Mounds, Halliday,
Light, Leonard, Finch, Lorado, Noxburn, Beech Grove, Paragould,
Fontaine, and Cotton Belt.