5:20 PM-Here is a look at the tornado that intensified and moved through Jonesboro, AR this evening around 5 PM. @NWSMemphis continues to monitor this storm as it moves northeast, very dangerous! #arwx pic.twitter.com/3OXFEszbuq
— NWS Little Rock (@NWSLittleRock) March 28, 2020
Some buildings were flattened by the tornado.
Jonesboro E-911 Director Jeff Presley told KAIT the Mall at Turtle Creek received damage and authorities were doing search and rescue in the area.
More Jonesboro tornado formation (courtesy @kevinhardin39) pic.twitter.com/BsVTrX2Fbp
— Joey Sulipeck FOX13 (@joeysulipeck) March 28, 2020
The Craighead area also took a hard hit, reporting that an electric substation went out due to the storm.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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