National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in Sevier County

Miriam Battles

May 24, 2024 at 3:03 PM

SEVIER COUNTY, Ark. – Officials with National Weather Service Shreveport confirmed Friday that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Sevier County.

NWS officials said that tornado damage was found between DeQueen and Lockesburg after severe storms Friday morning.

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Weather officials have not released any additional information on damages at this time.

This marks the 17th tornado in Arkansas so far in 2024, officials said.

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