Two tornadoes, one with 100-110 mph winds, hit the River Valley Monday night. Author: Garrett Lewis, Michelle Trotter (5NEWS), Dax Clark (5NEWS), Tyler Moore (5NEWS) Published: 3:50 PM CDT May 4, 2021 Updated: 9:07 PM CDT May 4, 2021
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. The National Weather Service has confirmed two EF-1 tornadoes over the River Valley Monday (May 3) night.
The first, with max winds around 95-105 mph in Sequoyah and Crawford counties. The second with wind 100-110 mph starting in south Moffett, Okla. to the north side of Fort Smith through Van Buren and continued northeast.
Several snapped trees caused damage to homes and buildings.
The National Weather Service will release more information to determine the exact location, width and timing.
Updated: 10:19 PM CDT May 3, 2021
VAN BUREN, Ark. Strong winds have blown a semi on its side Monday night eastbound on I-40 near exit 7 in Van Buren.
Emergency crews are now on the interstate alerting drivers of the wreck.
Strong storms with winds up to 90 mph have struck Crawford County tonight.
Storms are expected to last until 2 p.m.
Stick with the 5NEWS Weather Team.
Click here for live traffic maps from the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
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Will Cleveland break a heat record Thursday?
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Thursday brings high temperatures and a storm threat.
We are expected to break a heat record today. Jeff is forecasting 83 degrees in Cleveland. (The record high is 80.)
The 19 News Weather Team is tracking a storm headed to Northeast Ohio. The latest data points to showers and thunder this afternoon and night. We’ll update you if that changes.
Jamie has details on an upcoming ramp closure.