Severe Weekend Weather: Tornadoes, Flooding Threaten Multiple US States

Tornado Outbreaks and Destruction

• 🌪️ An EF3 tornado with 160 mph winds struck Selmer, Tennessee, leaving homes in piles of debris and snapping trees.
• ⚡ A terrifying EF3 twister in Lake City, Arkansas, with winds up to 150 mph, nearly sucked up a witness trying to survive.
• 💥 The remnants of an auto body shop in Arkansas were reduced to a pickup truck and rubble, trapping the owners for three hours.

Widespread Flooding Concerns

• 🌊 Over 8 inches of rain could fall in parts of Kentucky and Missouri through Saturday, leading to likely flooding in unexpected areas.
• 💧 Nashville experienced significant flooding, with storm clouds leaving parts of the city underwater.

Ongoing Severe Weather Threat

• ⚠️ Officials warn of continued tornado warnings and flooding, urging Tennesseans not to let their guard down.
• 🚨 The weekend forecast shows an enhanced severe weather threat, with potential for strong tornadoes from Louisiana to Tennessee.
• ⛰️ A high risk for flash flooding is also predicted from Arkansas to Kentucky.
• 🛣️ Crews in Arkansas are working to clear road debris to help prevent further flooding.
• 🗺️ The severe weather threat is expected to continue across multiple states throughout the weekend.