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Arkansas Faces Level 4 Tornado Risk; Schools Dismiss Early

5/21/2025

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Arkansas braces for severe weather, facing a daunting Level 4 risk of powerful tornadoes, large hail, and destructive winds. In response to the looming threat, schools in Northwest Arkansas have sent students home early. Recent tornadoes have already wreaked havoc, with an EF2 tornado confirmed from Greenland to Elkins, while flash flood warnings add to the urgency.

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Story summary

Arkansas braces for severe weather, facing a daunting Level 4 risk of powerful tornadoes, large hail, and destructive winds. In response to the looming threat, schools in Northwest Arkansas have sent students home early. Recent tornadoes have already wreaked havoc, with an EF2 tornado confirmed from Greenland to Elkins, while flash flood warnings add to the urgency.