WYNNE, Ark. — The National Weather Service confirmed in a preliminary survey that the three tornados that ripped through the area on March 31 were what is known as an EF3.
They touched down in Wynne, Arkansas, and in Covington and Adamsville, Tennessee.
The survey is ongoing and is expected to take several days before it's complete. Details regarding the path length, width, injuries, and fatalities will all emerge more in the coming days.
These tornadoes were part of an outbreak that spawned dozens of tornadoes across the South and Midwest on Friday.
Gov. Sanders has requested the following Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden:
- Individual assistance and public assistance categories A and B for Cross, Lonoke, and Pulaski Counties
- Direct federal assistance
- Hazard Mitigation statewide
Crews continue to survey damage in several areas including one area of enhanced damage in Cross County near Wynne.
According to FEMA, residents whose homes or businesses were damaged can apply for assistance here or by calling (800) 621-FEMA.