Tornadoes Reported in South and Midwest Amid Powerful Storm System
Briefly

On Wednesday, several tornadoes touched down across the South and Midwest, resulting in significant damage, downed trees, and power disruptions. The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings from northeastern Arkansas to Central Illinois, urging residents to seek shelter. Reports indicated tornado activity in towns like Potosi, Missouri, and Nevada, Missouri, where local officials noted extensive damage yet no fatalities. As the storm system progresses, the NWS continues to monitor conditions and collaborates with local emergency management for situational awareness and response efforts.
Multiple tornadoes were reported to have touched down across parts of the South and the Midwest on Wednesday, knocking down trees, disrupting power and damaging homes and businesses.
The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings on Wednesday across an area that stretched from northeastern Arkansas to Central Illinois, urging residents to take cover immediately.
Gary Edwards, city manager of Nevada said there was extensive damage, and that an assessment was underway, although no fatalities and only one injury were reported.
The National Weather Service confirmed the touchdown of tornadoes in Almyra, Ark., with local emergency services collaborating for situational awareness and damage assessment.
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