As a result, meteorologists expected a storm mode of discrete supercells to develop. Don't Threaten. [80][81] Sanders also declared a state of emergency. [8], An extratropical cyclone developed over Nebraska on the morning of March 31. In this outlook, the SPC discussed the presence of very high CAPE values reaching into the 1,0001500J/kg range, wind shear of more than 60kt, and strong helicity of around 400m2/s2, which aided the sustainment of supercells. East of there, another PDS tornado watch was issued for northwestern Alabama, northern Mississippi, and West and Middle Tennessee, in advance of isolated tornadic supercells that were moving eastward into the area and where more tornadic supercells were expected to develop. [20][25][26], The tornado was on the ground for 34.44mi (55.43km) and reached a peak width of 600yd (550m). The first tornado to touch down, which was rated high-end EF3, prompted a tornado emergency as it caused catastrophic damage in the western and northern part of the Little Rock metro;[13] Later, another long-tracked intense EF3 tornado moved directly through Wynne, destroying a large portion of the community. Highway signs were damaged and a tractor-trailer was flipped as the tornado crossed US 67/US 167/Future I-57 at the Redmond Road interchange. 2008-2023 LocalConditions.com. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. All throughout the main risk area, an elevated risk for damaging winds and large hail was also issued, with the supercells capable of producing very large hail transitioning into QLCS structures capable of producing very strong straight-line winds and additional tornadoes were expected as the convective activity joined into a linear mode. Damage along this final portion of the path was rated EF0 to EF1. [1], The tornado then weakened some as it moved into Hardin County, causing EF1 to EF2 damage to homes and trees as it crossed SR 69 and approached Hookers Bend. Debris from a home that was destroyed at EF3 intensity near Covington, with partially debarked trees and a destroyed vehicle visible. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, move to your pre-designated place of safety. WebAt certain points of the outbreak, over 20 simultaneous tornado warnings were active, with a total of 175 tornado warnings issued on March 31 and an additional 51 issued on April person will not be tolerated. It dissipated south of Burlison at 5:54p.m. CDT. This, along with the presence of even stronger CAPE values and a more unstable environment across Illinois and eastern Missouri, led to the SPC "bridging" the two main moderate risk areas and giving a 15% hatched risk for significant tornadoes at their 1300 UTC outlook. The tornado had a total path length of 40.86mi (65.76km) and reached a peak width of 660yd (600m). Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. In addition, a gas station was destroyed and a metal dumpster was thrown 1,200ft (370m) from that location. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Cookies. The tornado then weakened further to EF0 strength, damaging some more trees before dissipating as it moved along Tiger Bennett Road west of Mount Pleasant. The Little Elm, TX area has had 12 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 35 times during the past 12 months. Another outbuilding was also destroyed, and a nearby home along County Road 640 had roof damage. Some thunderstorms may Partly cloudy skies. Additionally, one lone supercell developed south of Washington D.C. and moved over the Delmarva Peninsula, where it spawned a destructive low-end EF3 tornado that killed a person in Sussex County, Delaware. Get alerted and up-to-date about disasters, emergencies, road closures, missing persons, severe weather, and other important Get the latest Frisco sports delivered to your inbox every week. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Keep it Clean. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING. A motel, some apartment buildings, and multiple houses were unroofed in this area. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Multiple metal-framed garage buildings were damaged or completely destroyed in Parnell, and a mobile home along AR 89 was also destroyed. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather", "Gov. The watch lasted 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. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. Remain alert to signs of an approaching tornado and seek shelter The tornado had a total path length of 73mi (117km) and reached a peak width of 1,600yd (1,500m). It must be emphasized this is preliminary data, and will likely be updated as the storm survey is still ongoing. The large area surrounding and connecting the two high risk areas was given a moderate risk, with an accompanying 15% hatched risk for tornadoes (including strong tornadoes), as supercells that could develop in this environment could similarly sustain and rotate, although storm coverage was expected to be somewhat lower. EF1 to EF2 damage continued as the tornado moved into the Parnell community, where multiple homes sustained varying degrees of roof damage, including one home that was heavily damaged and sustained destruction of its attached garage, and many trees and power poles were snapped. Damage in this area consisted almost entirely of downed trees and power poles, along with several pivot irrigation sprinklers that were overturned and twisted, though a mobile home sustained minor damage as well. In Balch Springs #WFAA pic.twitter.com/sbkIhIrhYI. #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. A total of 53 power poles had to be replaced along the highway after the tornado. [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. Updates to come", "UPDATE: As of 1:56am CT: Train 382 is back on the move operating approximately 5 hours 30 minutes late", "As of 3:02am CT: Train 305 is back on the move operating approximately 6 hours 15 minutes late", "As of 3:04am CT: Train 306 is back on the move operating approximately 6 hours 45 minutes late", "As of 3:05am CT: Train 307 is back on the move operating approximately 4 hours 30 minutes late", "As of 6:10 am CT: Saluki Train 390 will be delayed departing Carbondale (CDL) due to unforeseen crew issues. Please, disregard the Tornado Warning alert that went out through our notification system. [24] Several Amtrak trains were also delayed due to the severe weather as well. Hail Map for Cross Roads, TX. DALLAS Severe storms moved through North Texas on Thursday, and damage is continuing to be reported across the area. Dallas Fire Rescue reported just before 9 p.m. that between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. there were two high water incidents, four automatic fire alarms, 40 motor vehicle accidents and 76 utility wire/transformer issues. Multiple places in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan also had over a foot of snow. Along the final portion of the path, the tornado inflicted EF0 to EF1 damage to many trees, several power poles, and a few homes and outbuildings. Confirmed with McNairy County Mayor, Larry Smith WMCActionNews5", "Damage survey teams continue to investigate the long track EF3 tornado that struck Hardeman, McNairy, Hardin, Wayne, & Lewis Counties on Friday night 3/31 into early Saturday morning 4/1. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. [5] In all, 145 tornadoes touched down, 114 of them on March 31 alone. RealVue Satellite. The tornado then crossed into Tennessee before dissipating with the parent storm only producing wind damage after that. Death tolls include the United States territories as those are included by various NOAA agencies. TORNADO AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHES/WARNINGS FOR. [1][38][39] However, aerial video of this area showed that multiple homes and farmsteads were completely destroyed, with homes swept from their foundations and debris scattered long distances across fields. Another EF3 tornado spawned from a rogue supercell ahead of an advancing squall line in eastern Illinois and prompted yet another tornado emergency as it passed near Robinson, Illinois before crossing into Indiana and striking the southern part of Sullivan, Indiana, causing severe damage along its track. Additionally, over 211 injuries also occurred during the outbreak. The strongest tornado was a low-end EF4 tornado that swept away homes on the west side of Keota, Iowa. 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. The Denton County community of Little Elm took a hard hit from damaging winds during severe storms Thursday, including a grocery store. [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. La Azteca front facade collapses onto parked vehicles in Little Elm after strong wind. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Get the latest Coppell sports delivered to your inbox every week. Low 54F. Remember, tornadoes occasionally develop in areas in which a severe thunderstorm watch or warning is in effect. pic.twitter.com/gWABCXd3I5. Name: Parts of southern Dallas County are currently under a tornado warning. [29] Wynne United Methodist Church was badly damaged, a large portion of the First Baptist Church was blown off its foundation and destroyed, and Grace Episcopal Church was leveled. Mainly EF2 damage occurred as the tornado severely damaged many homes, apartment buildings, and businesses throughout the town, many of which had their roofs torn off. 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. _____. During the overnight hours of April 1, the most favorable atmospheric conditions for severe weather began to shift farther to the south. This became the deadliest and longest-tracked tornado of the outbreak, killing nine people along a path of over 80 miles (130km).[16]. Two distinct areas were given a 15% hatched risk for significant tornadoes. A large barn was destroyed, a cabin-type home was severely damaged, and countless large hardwood trees were snapped and partially debarked. This caused the advancing line of severe storms to weaken from north to south as it continued eastward. The tornado then weakened to EF0 strength, causing minor tree and power line damage as it crossed over SR 19 and passed north of Brownsville. Severe Weather Statement. State Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered the deployment of 100 Arkansas National Guard troops and released $250,000 in emergency funds for relief efforts. 8h Replying to @kellwoohoo Welcome to th' Event horizon of th' Global Warming.. 1 [14] Further to the south, additional supercells also began to form in Northeast Texas; these storms produced occasional large to very large hail and damaging wind gusts. WebLittle Elm Weather Alerts Little Elm current severe weather warnings, watches and advisories as reported by the NOAA National Weather Service for the Little Elm area Be Nice. Two more supercells also developed in northern Mississippi, eventually strengthening and producing more destructive tornadoes as they moved through the Tupelo micropolitan area before crossing into northern Alabama. Several homes had their roofs partially ripped off or heavily damaged, while outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed, including some that were obliterated and swept away. [20], This long-tracked, intense wedge tornado touched down at 4:30p.m. CDT west-southwest of Wynne, Arkansas and moved east-northeastward along AR 284. 2. 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. Along with the fatality, 28 people were injured. Daylight video Friday morning showed the marina structure badly damaged and totally destroyed in some areas, and dozens of boats appeared to be damaged as well. WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 28, 2023. [48] EF2 damage to trees continued before the tornado reached EF3 intensity southeast of the Good Hope community, crossing Old Stage Road and SR 224. For traveling assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL", "As of 6:16 pm CT, Texas Eagle Train 21/421, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31, will terminate in St. Louis (STL) due to Severe Weather Conditions. The tornado then moved east-northeastward into Wayne County. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio or your local radio and TV stations. [60] In Rockwood, one person died when the roof of a dugout at the Brillo Miller Sports Complex was blown off and fell on her. Some frame homes were also badly damaged, one of which had roof and exterior wall loss. [71], At least 100,000 customers in Illinois and 65,000 customers in Arkansas lost power. [1][46][47], This deadly, long-tracked, large tornado first touched down south of Hornsby in Hardeman County. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Large light poles were bent to the ground at a baseball field, power poles were snapped, and a new fire station that was under construction along Military Drive was also damaged. Unlike hurricanes, tornado warnings come with a much shorter lead time: around 15 to 18 minutes on average. Approximately 28 million people were placed under tornado watches, including multiple PDS tornado watches, from the evening of March 31 through the overnight hours into the morning of April 1. The two-story masonry building had most of its upper floor destroyed, while multiple walls were collapsed on the first floor. Along with the nine fatalities, 23 people were injured. [61] Another person died on April1 when they were crushed by a tree while clearing debris in Henry County. Past this area, the tornado weakened again as it moved through unpopulated farmland at EF1 strength, flipping 20 to 30 pivot irrigation sprinklers, inflicting minor damage to a house, and causing additional tree and power pole damage. 14 inches (36cm) of snow fell in Pierre, South Dakota, while up to 12 inches (30cm) fell in the Twin Cities. Get the latest Carrollton sports delivered to your inbox every week. This was also the most tornadoes in an outbreak since the 2011 Super Outbreak. [75] Several highways also closed down due to the storm, including I-57 between Paxton and Rantoul, Illinois. Further to the north, discrete supercell development was much more widespread with several forming in northern Missouri, producing large hail and gusty winds before quickly becoming tornadic as they moved northeastward into southeastern Iowa and western Illinois. [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. WebOne of these tornadoes was a high-end EF3 tornado that passed through the northern Little Rock metro, causing extensive damage and dozens of casualties. The tornado exited town and passed near the Wynne Municipal Airport and along US 64, causing EF2 to EF3 damage to a few residences, including an unanchored home that was completely leveled along County Road 7011, earning an EF3 rating. Threats of harming another 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. In all, 145 tornadoes touched down, 114 of them on March 31 alone. Partly cloudy skies. Retweets. Texas Storm Shelters Storm Shelters Construction Engineers Storm Windows & Doors Website 13 YEARS IN Several tractor-trailers and pieces of farm machinery were thrown and piled on top of one another as well. [11][12], Not long after these watches were issued, isolated discrete supercells began to develop across the western part of the state of Arkansas. The information may be inaccurate or incomplete based on how well the corresponding weather station successfully or unsuccessfully reported or recorded it with the instruments which measured the weather at the time; including gaps between hours or even days. Follow local news There were no reports of injuries as clean-up begins. The severe weather carried powerful winds and brought down hail throughout the region. Little Elm Alert; Tornado FAQs; Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning; When it Roars, Go Indoors; Friday, April 21 st, 2023 59F Lakewood Village - Current Conditions. Continuing east-northeast along AR 284, the tornado crossed AR 193 and caused additional EF2 damage in the rural community of Ellis Chapel, where wooden power poles were snapped, a metal outbuilding was completely destroyed, and a mobile home was rolled on its side and pushed against a tree. Sorry I'm late, I am exhausted. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED TORNADO WATCH 177 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS THIS CANCELS 4 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS COMANCHE HAMILTON LAMPASAS Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Also in the Little Elm area, the Safe Harbor Pier 121 marina on Lake Lewisville was badly damaged by the storms. Several homes had their roofs and exterior walls removed, one house had its entire second story ripped off, and a large but poorly anchored home was completely swept away, with only its concrete foundation slab remaining. Farther to the northeast, the tornado continued to strengthen as it passed through additional wooded areas near Corona Lake. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. At 404 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Darling, or 10 miles northeast of Quemado, moving east at 25 mph. 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. Flash flood warnings at one point stretched about Some EF0 damage to tree limbs occurred as the tornado crossed Sturdivant Road before dissipating. A large trailer and several cars in this area were also thrown, outbuildings were obliterated, and hundreds of trees were snapped. A manufactured home was completely destroyed, and another residence was blown off its block foundation and flipped upside-down onto its roof. [1][38][39], The tornado then crossed the Wabash River into Sullivan County, Indiana just north of Riverton and quickly intensified again to EF2 strength as it passed to the south of Merom. Use the 'Report' link on 38. Heavier snow totals were seen in Northern Wisconsin with reports of 16 inches (41cm) near Hazelhurst. WebLittle Elm Weather Alerts Little Elm current severe weather warnings, watches and advisories as reported by the NOAA National Weather Service for the Little Elm area The tornado reached EF2 intensity just beyond this point, as a home was unroofed and had multiple exterior walls knocked down, while a nearby trailer and vehicle were moved. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Heavy tree damage was also observed as the tornado approached the Wabash River. Marie in Jasper County, Illinois and moved east-northeastward, causing sporadic EF0 tree damage. [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. The city of Weatherford also said a possible tornado moved through their area, causing widespread outages and damage to schools. WebA structure fire in Little Elm Texas spawned a fire tornado and it was captured on the DJI XT2. [68][69] In the Twin Cities metro, a 20-year old nest fell out of a tree due to the snow on April 2, killing a baby eagle. The weather agency issued a tornado watch about 3 p.m. Thursday for most of North Texas, including Dallas, Collin, Tarrant and Denton counties. 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. The city of Weatherford also said a possible tornado moved through their area, causing widespread outages and damage to schools. Large trees were snapped and partially debarked nearby, and vehicles were tossed and destroyed. Warning responsibilities were transferred to the Memphis, Tennessee office during this time. As another significant tornado outbreak was taking place across the Southern regions of the United States, the Storm Prediction Center had already highlighted a large 15% contour for severe weather across much of the area, where conditions were expected to become increasingly favorable for another severe weather event. Several people were left trapped under debris in basements and had to be rescued, and a large 1,000 gallon propane tank was thrown out into a farm field. [44] A food pantry was damaged as well, and major tree damage occurred throughout the south side of town. A home that was mostly swept from its foundation at EF3 intensity in Wynne. A lengthy delay is expected", "As of 3:19am CT: City of New Orleans Train 59, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31, is currently stopped in Carbondale (CDL) due to severe weather conditions. At La Azteca Meat Market in Little 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. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. According to records, the largest tornado in the Little Elm area was an F4 in 2015 that caused 468 injuries and 10 deaths. 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. Have the latest local pro sports news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates. ***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. 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. [36], Maintaining EF3 strength, the tornado then turned slightly more eastward and moved into the southern part of Covington. Going through my first tornado in the dallas Fort Worth area was scary and crazy. 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. Moving through Martindale into densely forested areas to the northeast, the tornado produced EF0 to EF1 damage, downing many trees and ripping a portion of a roof off an outbuilding. That tally is surpassed only by the 1974 Super Outbreak with 148 in that 18-hour outbreak and the 2011 Super Outbreak with 219 in its busiest 24-hour period (although both of those outbreaks were far more prolific in the number of significant tornadoes produced). 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. Quote Tweets. The tornado then narrowly missed the Marathon Petroleum Oil Refinery and intensified to EF3 strength as it impacted the eastern outskirts of Robinson near Gordon, destroying the H.L. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. EF3 tree damage occurred in this area as a large swath of hardwood trees was completely mowed down, and some debarking occurred. @wfaa pic.twitter.com/yS1rL0KUkr, Trampoline on the loose in Collinsville, Texas. WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 28, 2023. Low 54F. 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. 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. The tornado reintensified to EF2 intensity as it moved through Crossroads and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. For the Angelina Riverincluding Alto, LufkinMinor flooding is forecast. [24] A total of 2,648 structures were damaged or destroyed throughout the city. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. MORE: Tips on how to stay safe from a tornado after 40 reported in 9 states A possible tornado was spotted in the Hopkins County community of Pickton, while a "gustnado" was seen in the Denton County city of The Colony. ZIP CODE 75068 WILL APPEAR HERE WHEN ISSUED. [9], With increased confidence of favorable parameters for severe weather, in their 1630 UTC outlook, the SPC upped the threat for strong tornadoes even further, introducing two tornado-driven high risk areas; it was the first high risk issuance since March 25, 2021. It then caused widespread major damage as it entered the Breckenridge neighborhood at high-end EF2 strength, where numerous homes were severely damaged and had their roofs torn off, including some that had their exterior walls knocked down. Shortly afterwards, the tornado began to rapidly intensify and grow in width, snapping multiple trees and power poles along Marshall Road at EF1 to EF2 intensity. Additionally, an organizing cluster of severe storms with embedded supercells orientated from southwest to northeast continued to produce tornadoes, some of which were strong, as they moved northeastward through eastern Illinois into western Indiana. Over in the Dallas County city of Balch Springs, an Amazon delivery warehouse suffered some heavy damage to bays and parts of the building. [1][20] Continuing across I-40/US 65 into the Amboy neighborhood in North Little Rock, it strengthened back to EF2 intensity. A block foundation home was also swept away and obliterated, large metal power poles were bent to the ground, a semi-trailer was tossed, and four fatalities occurred in this area. He shared this video from Southern Tarrant County. 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. [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. The tornado then briefly weakened back to EF1 strength, crossing US 64/SR 15 northwest of Selmer. A lengthy delay is expected", "As of 8:07 am CT: City of New Orleans Train 58 which departed New Orleans (NOL) on 3/31 continues to be held in Memphis (MEM) due to downed trees on the tracks in the area and unforeseen crew delays. @wfaa @wfaaweather pic.twitter.com/KxdfCP6Iys. Interstate 57 closed between Paxton and Rantoul", Ground stop in effect for flights arriving at Chicago's O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms, "Gov. 1. It moved eastward at EF1 strength, downing trees and inflicting minor structural before crossing into McNairy County. The tornado reached its peak intensity at the intersection of North Shackelford Road and Breckenridge Drive, where two neighboring two-story homes were completely flattened. [34] The tornado weakened as it followed US 64 to the east-northeast, producing EF1 damage as many trees were downed and an outbuilding was destroyed. The tornado remained on the ground for 39.53mi (63.62km) and reached a peak width of 2,000yd (1,800m). There is also a TORNADO WARNING for Grant and Hot Spring Counties running until 4:45 p.m. with 1 [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.