Tornado Warning Issued for Parts of Eastern Arkansas and Southeastern Missouri Until 6:30 PM CDT
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NOAA issued it on April 3, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A confirmed tornado was located near Minturn moving northeast at 55 mph. Residents in Greene, Craighead, Clay, and Dunklin counties are urged to take immediate shelter.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Arkansas and Southeastern Missouri
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Memphis
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Arkansas and Southeastern Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of eastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri. This is an immediate threat based on a confirmed tornado observed by weather spotters.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Eastern Arkansas: Greene County, Northwestern Craighead County, and Southern Clay County.
- Southeastern Missouri: Southwestern Dunklin County.
Specific locations impacted include Paragould, Bono, Rector, Senath, Marmaduke, Crowleys Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson State Park, Oak Grove Heights, Cardwell, Hornersville, Arbyrd, Lafe, O'Kean, Delaplaine, Egypt, Evening Star, Beech Grove, Walcott, Fontaine, and Crockett.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Mobile homes in this area are at high risk of being damaged or destroyed.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Damaging tornado and quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch).
- Current Tracking: At 5:47 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Minturn, or near Hoxie, moving northeast at 55 mph.
- Potential Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 5:47 PM CDT on March 15, 2026, and is currently effective until 6:30 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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