Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Batter North Arkansas as Possible Tornado Reported

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Heavy rain and strong winds were seen in Lowell, Arkanas, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a possible tornado early on Saturday morning, April 19.Rick Katzfey filmed footage showing the downpour and strong winds outside a home in Lowell.A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma on overnight into Saturday morning. The NWS warned of tornadoes, hail, and winds of up to 70 mph. Credit: Rick Katzfey via Storyful

Heavy rain and strong winds were seen in Lowell, Arkanas, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a possible tornado early on Saturday morning, April 19. Rick Katzfey filmed footage showing the downpour and strong winds outside a home in Lowell. A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma on overnight into Saturday morning.

The NWS warned of tornadoes, hail, and winds of up to 70 mph. Credit: Rick Katzfey via Storyful.