Arkansas 'catastrophic' tornado moves through Little Rock area; Tennessee, Iowa, Illinois impacted by twisters
The National Weather Service described the storm as a 'life threatening situation'A "catastrophic" tornado has moved through the Little Rock, Arkansas area leaving one dead and at least 24 injured, according to the officials, and several tornadoes have been reported in Tennessee, Iowa, and Illinois.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Emergency for portions of the metro area of Little Rock on Friday afternoon, stating that a "damaging tornado" moved through the area.
In Tennessee, the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Emergency for areas around Covington, which is just north of Memphis. The National Weather Service has also issued several Tornado Warnings for portions of Northwestern Illinois and Eastern Iowa.
Over 300,000 people were inside the tornado-warned storm, according to data from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service said in the Tornado Warning that the storms "damage threat" was "catastrophic," and said it confirmed a "large and destructive tornado" moved through portions of Little Rock.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. said in a tweet that he has requested assistance from the National Guard.
"I have been in contact with Gov. @SarahHuckabee Sanders to request National Guard assistance with our response to the tornado emergency. Again, please stay away from the affected areas to allow emergency responders access," Scott tweeted.
Scott said that at least 24 people were injured as a result of the storms, adding that property damage is "extensive."
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