Updates to come", "UPDATE: As of 12:02am CT: Train 59, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31, which was stopped south of Mattoon (MAT), is back on the move and operating approximately 1 hour late", "As of 1:43am CT: City of New Orleans Train 58, which departed New Orleans (NOL) on 3/31, is currently stopped in Memphis (MEM) due to severe weather up ahead. In all, 145 tornadoes touched down, 114 of them on March 31 alone. National Weather Service Fort Worth TX. Warning responsibilities were transferred to the Memphis, Tennessee office during this time. Homes destroyed, and asphalt ripped from the roads", "We've been contacted by several people who have found March 31-April 1 #tornado debris around their homes from long distances away. 2. [7], By March 30, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) introduced a moderate risk for severe weather for two distinct regions in the northern and southern sections of the main risk area, where significant, long-tracked tornadoes were expected. At La Azteca Meat Market in Little WebFrisco, TX As of 10:36 pm CDT 56 Cloudy Day 73 Night 49 Watch: Cow Runs For Cover In Wicked Hail Rain Rain possible around 1:30 am. These storms were deemed to be life-threatening by the National Weather Service (NWS). EF3 tornadoes in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Illinois prompted the issuance of tornado emergencies and multiple mass casualty incidents were declared for some of the hardest hit areas. The tornado had a total path length of 40.86mi (65.76km) and reached a peak width of 660yd (600m). A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of Arkansas, Jefferson, Lonoke & Prairie Counties until 6:15 p.m. Keep it Clean. A tornado watch was also issued for most of the area through the evening hours. The tornado briefly reached EF3 intensity as it crossed Hurst Lane and Purdy-Beauty Hill Road in the small community of Purdy, where the Purdy Community Center was completely destroyed and reduced to its concrete slab foundation. The severe storms in Ohio produced some additional weak tornadoes and scattered wind damage before weakening below severe limits as it moved into the central portion of the state. The entire line of storms then weakened as they moved into limited moisture environment in central Pennsylvania, but the southern part of the line quickly intensified again as it moved into a more buoyant air mass over eastern Pennsylvania. A final isolated pocket of EF1 tree damage occurred as the tornado crossed SR 54 northeast of town, snapping a few tree trunks. It briefly reached EF1 strength, snapping and uprooting trees along Walker Field Lane before quickly weakening back to EF0 strength, snapping tree branches and inflicting minor roof damage to multiple homes in a subdivision. A shopping mall had its roof damaged, the Pulaski County Title Office sustained total collapse of a large brick exterior wall, vehicles were moved and damaged, and several houses had large portions of their roofs removed. We had a system error. The tornado maintained EF2 strength as it moved through the southern edge of Bethel Springs, where multiple houses were heavily damaged, and one was shifted off its foundation. The first tornado warning of the day was issued for the Breckenridge and Caddo area in Stephens County until 4:30 p.m., when radar indicated possible rotation. [70] Across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, over 215,000 customers lost power due to the snowstorm. [72] The City of New Orleans in particular was delayed for almost 14 hours due downed trees along its route while the California Zephyr was delayed by 9.5 hours on March 31. Partly cloudy skies. [8], An extratropical cyclone developed over Nebraska on the morning of March 31. Have the latest local news delivered to your inbox so you are always up to date. or anything. As pointed out in a Around mid-morning, a new line of strong to severe storms quickly formed behind the original weakening convection, producing widespread damaging wind gusts across northeastern Ohio as well as a weak EF0 tornado that struck Dundee, Michigan. Several other homes sustained significant damage, numerous trees and power poles were snapped, and damage in this area was rated EF1 to EF2. As that tornado was dissipating, the same storm produced a violent low-end EF4 tornado which passed near Keota, severely damaging and destroying several homes, including one home that was completely swept away. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. [66], A major blizzard associated with this system brought heavy snow to the Northern Midwest. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.. Create a password that only you will remember. It then strengthened to EF2 intensity as it moved along Rose Creek Road, where widespread significant tree damage occurred, and multiple houses were severely damaged. Little Elm current severe weather warnings, watches and advisories as reported by the NOAA National Weather Service for the Little Elm area and overall Denton county, Texas. A small strip mall, some self-storage buildings, a gas station, and a laundromat were destroyed, and debris from the laundromat was thrown into a nearby church, inflicting major structural damage. [20][25][26], The tornado was on the ground for 34.44mi (55.43km) and reached a peak width of 600yd (550m). As the afternoon progressed, numerous tornadoes, including over a dozen EF2 tornadoes, touched down across this area from both discrete supercells and from an evolving squall line that moved into southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. #weather #northTexas @wfaaweather @NBCDFWWeather @TxStormChasers pic.twitter.com/P37PMacKWv, @wfaaweather @JesseWFAA downed tree blocking me in my garage in Mckinney,Tx pic.twitter.com/PRQXLUW0Wn, Check out this video from WFAA Photographer @mikeforbeswfaa. As it crossed SR 22 in this area, the tornado caused major damage to trees, utility poles, and homes, including some homes that were destroyed and left with only their interior walls standing. [55][56] One person died in Leavittsburg, Ohio, when a tree fell on their home. Find and follow your local NWS office for the latest at weather.gov/socialmedia", "The tornado outbreak so far has prompted *215* tornado warnings between yesterday & this morning. [1][30] The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee then issued a tornado emergency for Covington as the tornado approached the town from the south-southwest. The tornado then briefly weakened back to EF1 strength, crossing US 64/SR 15 northwest of Selmer. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING. [82], Following an EF2 tornado in Tennessee, Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr reached out to Governor Bill Lee to request a state of emergency declaration after a tornado "wiped out" Readyville early on April 1. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING. Currently Viewing. [77], Ahead of the severe weather outbreak on March31, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Missouri Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency for their respective states. [41][43] The tornado then weakened, causing a continuous path of EF1 damage as it crossed County Highway 5 north of Palestine. @wfaa pic.twitter.com/yS1rL0KUkr, Trampoline on the loose in Collinsville, Texas. Some of the debris from the tornado was carried long distances, including a paper phone bill from Wayne County that was found in a yard 101 miles (163km) away in Wilson County, and a paper check from Adamsville that was found 122 miles (196km) away in Franklin. It quickly intensified shortly after it touched down, destroying an outbuilding and heavily damaging a home at high-end EF1 strength. La Azteca front facade collapses onto parked vehicles in Little Elm after strong wind. The tornado then moved past Drummonds and began to weaken further as a new circulation, which would produce the Covington EF3 tornado, strengthened to its south. Also in the Little Elm area, the Safe Harbor Pier 121 marina on Lake Lewisville was badly damaged by the storms. Meet the North Texan who has gained worldwide attention for his pancake designs, DFW weather: Warming temps and storm chances this week. Several large steel transmission poles were blown over at this location, and a home had major roof damage. The southern storm continued to produce wind damage and weak, isolated tornadoes as it moved through northern Alabama and into the northern part of Georgia before weakening below severe limits just after sunrise. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. The outer edge of the circulation impacted the north side of Brighton, where minor roof and tree damage occurred. A large radio tower was knocked over, and the nearby Turtle Creek Apartments were damaged to a lesser extent. Specifically, LocalConditions.com and this data, as presented, may not and should not be used as a reference for any reason relating to legal proceedings, insurance claims, recovery, loss prevention, making predictions, or critical decisions. [17] This was the first killer tornado in the state since 1983 and only the second tornado in Delaware to be officially rated F3/EF3 since modern records began in 1950. It must be emphasized this is preliminary data, and will likely be updated as the storm survey is still ongoing. A cell tower was collapsed at Little Rock Reservoir Park, and damage at that location was rated EF2. Several restaurants and businesses were damaged as well, including Dog Town Pizza, which had its roof torn off and sustained some collapse of exterior walls. Lastly, the weather station may be miles away from the actual area of interest. A few small and poorly constructed homes were leveled in Leatherwood, mobile homes were swept away and completely destroyed, while other homes suffered heavy roof damage. Web(940) 218-3356 Serving the Little Elm Area OPEN NOW From Business: We install underground tornado shelters, storm shelters, gun vaults, and panic rooms across north and central Texas. An EF2 tornado spawned by the storm south of Murfreesboro struck and heavily damaged Readyville. Briefly weakening, the tornado caused EF1 damage as it crossed I-430 at the Rodney Parham Road interchange, damaging a shopping center and a Kroger, as well as flipping cars in a parking lot. [1][20], As it crossed over the Chenal Parkway, the tornado rapidly intensified to EF3 strength and struck the Calais Forest Apartments, where multiple three-story apartment buildings had roofs and exterior walls ripped off, and some sustained destruction of their top floors. The tornado then entered the Holland Bottoms State Wildlife Area, snapping or uprooting many trees at EF1 to EF2 strength as it moved into Lonoke County. [63][64] In Sevier County, brushfires fanned by winds up to 76mph (122km/h) burned small areas. It dissipated south of Burlison at 5:54p.m. CDT. We will update as more information becomes available", "As of 6:17pm CT: Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner Train 319 is now stopped south of Herman (HEM) due to freight train congestion and severe weather conditions in the area. After crossing the county line, the tornado continued producing EF1 damage as it began to rapidly narrow in width and turned back northeastward, causing considerable tree damage. A mobile home was also swept away and destroyed, a cell tower was toppled to the ground, debris was strewn across fields, and one person was killed in this area. Debris from the machine shed impacted an old, poorly anchored home, which had its exterior walls removed. Updates to follow", "UPDATE: As of 8:35 am CT, City of New Orleans Train 59 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31 has departed Carbondale (CDL) and is currently operating approximately 8hrs 30mins late", "As of 8:55 am CT: California Zephyr Train 5 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31 is currently operating approximately 9hrs 30mins late departing Omaha (OMA) due to earlier mechanical issues and inclement weather conditions", "UPDATE: As of 1:05 pm CT, City of New Orleans Train 58 which departed New Orleans (NOL) on 3/31 has departed Memphis (MEM) and is currently operating approximately 13hrs 55mins late", "As of 3:30 am CT: Due to equipment issues, Lincoln Service Trains 301 & 306 are canceled. State Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered the deployment of 100 Arkansas National Guard troops and released $250,000 in emergency funds for relief efforts. EF1 to EF2 damage continued into the Indian Hills neighborhood, where a church, some apartment buildings, and many homes sustained roof damage, including a few houses that had partial to total roof loss. As that tornado was dissipating, the same storm produced another destructive EF3 tornado, which would become the largest of the outbreak with a width of over a mile, that struck the southern part Covington, Tennessee causing major damage. [73] Multiple Lincoln Service and Illini and Saluki trains were cancelled on April 1,[74] and the Texas Eagle was terminated and forced to originate in St. Louis due to the severe weather as well. For the Neches Riverincluding Lake Palestine, Neches, Alto, Diboll, RocklandMinor flooding is forecast. Several tractor-trailers and pieces of farm machinery were thrown and piled on top of one another as well. This information is provided AS IS and strictly for recreational, educational, and informational purposes only; we disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use the data. Numerous homes in town sustained total loss of their roofs and exterior walls, and several poorly anchored homes were swept from their foundations and completely destroyed, with debris strewn throughout residential areas. Be Proactive. It caused six fatalities, and injured at least nine other people. The tornado then continued northeastward, snapping and uprooting numerous trees before reaching high-end EF2 intensity and striking Leatherwood along SR 228. Northeast of this area, the tornado weakened some but continued to cause extensive damage at EF1 to EF2 strength, crossing Cantrell Road and moving through more residential areas into the suburb of Cammack Village. This included a long-tracked EF1 tornado that struck the historic Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, during a Morbid Angel and Crypta concert, killing one person and injuring more than three dozen others. Several homes were destroyed and left with only interior walls standing, and one poorly anchored home was leveled. These homes were anchored with nails rather than bolts, earning a high-end EF3 rating. Don't knowingly lie about anyone In Balch Springs #WFAA pic.twitter.com/sbkIhIrhYI. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. To the south, the same supercell that produced the long-tracked deadly EF3 tornado continued to move east-northeastward across Middle Tennessee. There's some significant damage to an Amazon Delivery warehouse on Lake June Rd. According to records, the largest tornado in the Little Elm area was an F4 in 2015 that caused 468 injuries and 10 deaths. DALLAS Severe storms moved through North Texas on Thursday, and damage is continuing to be reported across the area. All Rights Reserved. [1], The tornado strengthened back to EF2 intensity as it passed to the north of Parkin and Earle, snapping many power poles and large hardwood trees, and overturning a pivot irrigation sprinkler. 1. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. 31 / Apr. We will update as more information becomes available", "As of 9:11 pm CT: Lincoln Service Train 305 is currently stopped in Bloomington (BNL) due to downed power lines on the tracks. The tornado then moved through a mostly industrial area and struck a few large warehouses and factory buildings, including Mueller Fittings and Welbilt, which sustained collapse of their roofs and multiple exterior walls. Around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for much of Denton County, including Flower Mound, Highland Village, the Lake [49] The tornado remained on the ground for 85.89mi (138.23km) and reached a peak width of 1,400yd (1,300m). Updates to follow as more information becomes available", "As of 7:20 am CT: Lincoln Service Train 302 is currently delayed departing St Louis (STL) due to the late arrival of inbound equipment. 2023 tornado outbreak in the Midwestern and Southern United States, Map of tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes from the outbreak, The Little Rock EF3 wedge tornado as seen from. The tornado continued to intensify as it passed through rural areas to the northwest of New Lebanon, where four metal truss electrical transmission towers were collapsed at EF3 intensity. This made the environment favorable for the development of a strong, fast-moving squall line, and discrete supercell thunderstorms capable of large hail and tornadoes. These two distinct areas were given a 30% hatched risk for tornadoes, given the extremely favorable environment for the development and sustainment of discrete supercells (with strong to violent tornado potential). The nearby Little Rock Fire Station 9, Shepherd Fold Church, a few businesses, and homes in surrounding neighborhoods sustained major damage, with damage intensity ranging from EF2 to EF3. accounts, the history behind an article. The owner of the La Multiple metal airplane hangars, which had rigid steel beam frames measuring greater than 18 inches (46cm) in diameter, were completely destroyed, including some that were swept away. [27] Little Rock officials deployed 115 city workers to clear debris from roadways, and all routes were cleared for traffic by the afternoon of April1. [1][30] Numerous storm chasers and residents videoed this tornado, which was described as a "dark, ominous wedge", as it moved through Wynne, where four fatalities occurred. Follow local news Upon entering the county, the tornado continued to down trees, snapped power poles, and caused minor damage to a house. Remembering the April 27, 2014 EF-4 Tornado Events in April, 2023 Severe Storms on March 31, 2023 Significant Events Across Arkansas in 2023 More Local News MY FORECAST Little Rock AR Light Rain 59F 15C Get Detailed info Overnight Showers Low: 55F Saturday Showers High: 68F change location Little Rock, AR Weather No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 1. For the Angelina Riverincluding Alto, LufkinMinor flooding is forecast. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, move to your pre-designated place of safety. The severe storms cleared out by the late evening hours. ***PRELIMINARY*** data indicates this tornado was on the ground for over 86 miles", "Significant Storms Sweep Across Chicago Area on Friday Night", "Teen killed when wind storm topples tree into house, police say", "Storm Prediction Center Day 1 Fire Weather Forecast (Print Version)", "Dozens of structures damaged as nearly 100 fires reported across state", "Adult, 2 children found dead in Memphis after storms", "Rockwood sports complex dugout roof accident kills 1, injures child", "1 killed by fallen tree during storm cleanup in Henry Co., officials say", "Power outages under control after severe winds hit East Tennessee", "Crews work on power outages affecting thousands in East Tennessee", "Brush fires contained across Sevier County, EMA says", "Small brush fires caused by high winds impact Knox County", "Snowfall Reports from the Last 24 Hours", March 30 to April Fools' Day, 2023: Thunder, Slush, and Damaging Snow, This winter now 3rd snowiest on record for the Twin Cities, "April snowstorm likely to blame for tragic end to longstanding bald eagle nest", Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota, "As of 4:55 pm CT: Missouri River Runner Train 316 is currently being held east of Independence (IDP), due to a down tree blocking the tracks. [36], Maintaining EF3 strength, the tornado then turned slightly more eastward and moved into the southern part of Covington. [71], At least 100,000 customers in Illinois and 65,000 customers in Arkansas lost power. Dozens of homes were heavily damaged or destroyed in this area, especially in the Baskin subdivision along Old Memphis Road, including one poorly anchored home that was swept away with only its concrete slab foundation left behind. Businesses along SR 59 and SR 384 were significantly damaged, some mobile homes were completely destroyed, a metal electrical truss tower and metal power poles were bent to the ground, and a piece of farming equipment was thrown 150yd (140m). Let us know what's going on! In this region, a powerful mid to upper level trough was expected to eject and interact with an atmosphere containing elevated moisture given the moderate dew points across the area, and elevated low and high level jet streams. Choose wisely! Large trees were snapped and partially debarked nearby, and vehicles were tossed and destroyed. The tornado then crossed into Tennessee before dissipating with the parent storm only producing wind damage after that. National Weather Service Fort Worth TX. The roof structure was torn off and thrown 100 yards (91m) away, impacting and destroying two cinder-block buildings at the facility. 14 inches (36cm) of snow fell in Pierre, South Dakota, while up to 12 inches (30cm) fell in the Twin Cities. [40][41] As the tornado continued to the northeast, the presence of a large debris ball on radar prompted the issuance of a tornado emergency for Robinson as the tornado approached the south side of town. 348 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023THE SEVERE Tornado outbreak of March 31 April 1, 2023, Little RockNorth Little RockJacksonville, Arkansas, WynneParkinTurrell, Arkansas/DrummondsBurlison, Tennessee, BrightonCovingtonBrownsville, Tennessee, Ste. The two-story masonry building had most of its upper floor destroyed, while multiple walls were collapsed on the first floor.

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