40 TONARDOS HIT CLOSE TO HOME...
HERE IN JONESBORO WE GOT GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.. IT WAS PRETTY SCAREY BUT THE FACT THAT WE HAVE A STORM CELLER HELPED ALOT.... THE WIND WAS BAD.. SOUNDED LIKE A TRAIN.... WE ARE ALL FINE.. JUST HOPE ALL OUR FRIENDS ARE OK AS WELL.
THE POWER WAS OUT HERE FOR ABOUT 5 HRS. THE CELL PH0NE NETWORKS ARE SO BUSY THAT YOU CANT MAKE OR RECIEVE CALLS BUT ABOUT 45% OF THE TIME... AND HERES A FEW STORIES FROM MY NECK OF THE WOODS.............
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Tornado Rips Thru Marmaduke, Leaves Severe Damage in It's Wake
April 2, 2006 - Posted at 9:55 p.m. CST
Jonesboro, AR_Severe storms made their way thru Region 8 today, leaving tremedous damage in it's wake. The town that received that most damage would have to be the town of Marmaduke in Greene County. Powerlines, trees, and structural damage could be seen all over town. It was even reported that a woman was trapted inside of home due to the weather. Much of the town seems to be unliveable at this point. National Guard members have been called to the area to help with the disaster clean-up. A red cross shelter has been set up at the Paragould City Hall were emergency donations can be made. Stay tuned to K8 News and we'll keep you updated with the latest information from today's severe weather.
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NOTE FROM SALLY- A MAJOR CORPORATION WAS HIT HARD THERE AS WELL.. IN FACT 2...LEVELED. REAL BAD NATURAL GAS LEAK. PPL I WORK WITH ARE FIRST RESPONDERS THERE AT THE SCENCE... WE PRAY FOR ALL OF THEM.... HELICOPTORS HAVE BEEN AIR LIFTING PPL OUT ALL NITE... WE SEE THEM OVER JONESBORO AS WE SET ON THE PORCH...
NO PICTURES AT THIS TIME..GOD HELP THEM ALL!
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April 2, 2006 - Posted at 11:22 p.m. CST
Storms Damage Much Of Region 8
Jonesboro, AR_Strong storms rushed through the northern and southern parts of region eight bringing strong winds and even isolated tornados to the area Sunday afternoon. Two of the hardest hit areas include Marmaduke in Northern Greene County and Caruthersville in the Missouri Boothill.
The damage in Marmaduke is so bad the city has been blocked off to through traffic. Hwy 49 is a major roadway connecting Northeast Arkansas with areas in southern Missouri but travelers and drivers are finding new ways to get to their destinations tonight.
The Marmaduke storm was perhaps the strongest of the day. It not only devastated the small town North of Paragould it also did extensive damage in Neelyville, Caruthersville, Senath, and Ravenden Springs. Each of those towns is reporting heavy damage mostly due to large tornados.
The strong storms came as no surprise to local meteorologist. Responding to a cold front moving through the region, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma issued a slight severe risk for the entire area and the Missouri Boothill was under a moderate risk.
Across the mid-south more than 40 tornados were reported on Sunday due to system moving across the United States.
At this time no deaths have been reported in Northeast Arkansas and Southern Missouri.
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April 2, 2006 -- 10:45 PM CST
Wild Winds Rip Through Region 8
RANDOLPH/GREENE COUNTIES -- The winter weather is gone, but severe weather passed through Region 8 Sunday evening.
Strong winds left a mark on several areas in Northeast Arkansas. It was a mad scene on Highway 67 in Shannon, about 3 miles south of Pocahontas, after insane winds ripped through the area.
Neighbors stood outside to evaluate the scene. Power lines were down, fields were flooded, trees were cracked down the middle and road signs were bent out of shape.
Traffic was not at its usual flow along the highway. A police officer stood in the middle of traffic to keep the cars moving.
The severity of the storm didn't discriminate. There was also damage in Delaplaine. Winds swept through a farm building there where a tractor was housed.
After the storm passed, winds began to calm and the sun came out. The storm is over, but neighborhoods are left with destruction and misery.
K8 News will have more on the severe weather throughout Region 8 on Monday, including hard hit areas in Ravenden Springs, Marmaduke, Dunklin County, and near Wynne in Cross County
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April 2, 2006 – Posted at 11:02 p.m. CST
NEELYVILLE, MO -- Storm damage also rolled through Southeast Missouri Sunday afternoon. Reports of damage have been coming in from Butler, Dunklin and Ripley counties.
The Neelyville Elementary school in western Butler County had its roof torn off during the severe weather Sunday afternoon. Crews were on the scene picking up the pieces.
“We've got most of the mess cleaned up, the water didn't get into the building, so we think its fine for kids,” said Superintendent Larry Graves.
Classes are in session for Monday.
“One end of the building was pulled off. Part of the roof was pulled lose we think. We'll have to have it checked out tomorrow and verify that. We think it's mostly still there,” said Graves.
A scary event...especially from a child's perspective.
“It was swirling, like hard wind and there was a tree over there that fell down, and there was another one,” said sixth grader Jess Leonard, “It's all kinds of damage and all I saw was just metal and trees falling down, I was frightened.”
“I was told we had sustained winds over 60 miles per hour and some people said they saw a funnel cloud come down over the elementary and pull the roof lose,” said Graves, “It could have been way worse...I guess we're fortunate that it wasn't any worse then it is.”
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YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.... YOUR ARKANSAS FRIENDS.
THE POWER WAS OUT HERE FOR ABOUT 5 HRS. THE CELL PH0NE NETWORKS ARE SO BUSY THAT YOU CANT MAKE OR RECIEVE CALLS BUT ABOUT 45% OF THE TIME... AND HERES A FEW STORIES FROM MY NECK OF THE WOODS.............
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Tornado Rips Thru Marmaduke, Leaves Severe Damage in It's Wake
April 2, 2006 - Posted at 9:55 p.m. CST
Jonesboro, AR_Severe storms made their way thru Region 8 today, leaving tremedous damage in it's wake. The town that received that most damage would have to be the town of Marmaduke in Greene County. Powerlines, trees, and structural damage could be seen all over town. It was even reported that a woman was trapted inside of home due to the weather. Much of the town seems to be unliveable at this point. National Guard members have been called to the area to help with the disaster clean-up. A red cross shelter has been set up at the Paragould City Hall were emergency donations can be made. Stay tuned to K8 News and we'll keep you updated with the latest information from today's severe weather.
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NOTE FROM SALLY- A MAJOR CORPORATION WAS HIT HARD THERE AS WELL.. IN FACT 2...LEVELED. REAL BAD NATURAL GAS LEAK. PPL I WORK WITH ARE FIRST RESPONDERS THERE AT THE SCENCE... WE PRAY FOR ALL OF THEM.... HELICOPTORS HAVE BEEN AIR LIFTING PPL OUT ALL NITE... WE SEE THEM OVER JONESBORO AS WE SET ON THE PORCH...
NO PICTURES AT THIS TIME..GOD HELP THEM ALL!
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April 2, 2006 - Posted at 11:22 p.m. CST
Storms Damage Much Of Region 8
Jonesboro, AR_Strong storms rushed through the northern and southern parts of region eight bringing strong winds and even isolated tornados to the area Sunday afternoon. Two of the hardest hit areas include Marmaduke in Northern Greene County and Caruthersville in the Missouri Boothill.
The damage in Marmaduke is so bad the city has been blocked off to through traffic. Hwy 49 is a major roadway connecting Northeast Arkansas with areas in southern Missouri but travelers and drivers are finding new ways to get to their destinations tonight.
The Marmaduke storm was perhaps the strongest of the day. It not only devastated the small town North of Paragould it also did extensive damage in Neelyville, Caruthersville, Senath, and Ravenden Springs. Each of those towns is reporting heavy damage mostly due to large tornados.
The strong storms came as no surprise to local meteorologist. Responding to a cold front moving through the region, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma issued a slight severe risk for the entire area and the Missouri Boothill was under a moderate risk.
Across the mid-south more than 40 tornados were reported on Sunday due to system moving across the United States.
At this time no deaths have been reported in Northeast Arkansas and Southern Missouri.
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April 2, 2006 -- 10:45 PM CST
Wild Winds Rip Through Region 8
RANDOLPH/GREENE COUNTIES -- The winter weather is gone, but severe weather passed through Region 8 Sunday evening.
Strong winds left a mark on several areas in Northeast Arkansas. It was a mad scene on Highway 67 in Shannon, about 3 miles south of Pocahontas, after insane winds ripped through the area.
Neighbors stood outside to evaluate the scene. Power lines were down, fields were flooded, trees were cracked down the middle and road signs were bent out of shape.
Traffic was not at its usual flow along the highway. A police officer stood in the middle of traffic to keep the cars moving.
The severity of the storm didn't discriminate. There was also damage in Delaplaine. Winds swept through a farm building there where a tractor was housed.
After the storm passed, winds began to calm and the sun came out. The storm is over, but neighborhoods are left with destruction and misery.
K8 News will have more on the severe weather throughout Region 8 on Monday, including hard hit areas in Ravenden Springs, Marmaduke, Dunklin County, and near Wynne in Cross County
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April 2, 2006 – Posted at 11:02 p.m. CST
NEELYVILLE, MO -- Storm damage also rolled through Southeast Missouri Sunday afternoon. Reports of damage have been coming in from Butler, Dunklin and Ripley counties.
The Neelyville Elementary school in western Butler County had its roof torn off during the severe weather Sunday afternoon. Crews were on the scene picking up the pieces.
“We've got most of the mess cleaned up, the water didn't get into the building, so we think its fine for kids,” said Superintendent Larry Graves.
Classes are in session for Monday.
“One end of the building was pulled off. Part of the roof was pulled lose we think. We'll have to have it checked out tomorrow and verify that. We think it's mostly still there,” said Graves.
A scary event...especially from a child's perspective.
“It was swirling, like hard wind and there was a tree over there that fell down, and there was another one,” said sixth grader Jess Leonard, “It's all kinds of damage and all I saw was just metal and trees falling down, I was frightened.”
“I was told we had sustained winds over 60 miles per hour and some people said they saw a funnel cloud come down over the elementary and pull the roof lose,” said Graves, “It could have been way worse...I guess we're fortunate that it wasn't any worse then it is.”
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YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.... YOUR ARKANSAS FRIENDS.
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