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Devastating Tornadoes Strike Northwest Arkansas and Oklahoma

5/22/2025

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On May 19, a fierce storm unleashed multiple tornadoes across Northwest Arkansas and Oklahoma, with an EF2 tornado wreaking havoc in Greenland and four EF1 tornadoes leaving their mark elsewhere. The aftermath reveals a landscape of destruction, with uprooted trees and damaged homes in communities like Lincoln and Gore, as damage assessments continue.

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Story summary

On May 19, a fierce storm unleashed multiple tornadoes across Northwest Arkansas and Oklahoma, with an EF2 tornado wreaking havoc in Greenland and four EF1 tornadoes leaving their mark elsewhere. The aftermath reveals a landscape of destruction, with uprooted trees and damaged homes in communities like Lincoln and Gore, as damage assessments continue.