As of this morning, emergency teams have begun on-the-ground evaluations, working through blocked roads, downed power lines, and low visibility to compile data on the destruction.
Multiple power companies across Northeast Arkansas are reporting outages after Wednesday’s storms, affecting thousands of people.
Westside Consolidated School District will be closed Thursday, April 3, to assess damage from Wednesday’s storms.
The NWS said the tornado threat had diminished, so the warning was cancelled. The area remains under a tornado watch until midnight.
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was found in possession of marijuana and a loaded firearm.
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he repeatedly hit a child, causing injuries.
As forecasters continue to warn Mid-South residents of potential severe weather, city and county workers are preparing.
A Kennett man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to notify them about changes to his current address in Jonesboro.
Risks for Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Rains
In response to incoming severe weather, Craighead County and the City of Jonesboro are providing free sandbags for the public.