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Tornado Warning — Warned Area, AR — Mar 15, 2026

NWS LZK · ETN 5 · National Weather Service warning
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Event Summary

The National Weather Service office LZK issued a tornado warning at 22:43 UTC on Mar 15, 2026. The warning was in effect for 32 minutes, ending at Mar 15, 2026 23:15 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 35.95, -91.10, moving northeast at about 56 mph.

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Counties Affected

Storm Reports

TimeLocationCounty / StateEFRemarks
Minturn Lawrence, AR UNK This is a delayed report. NWS Storm Survey crew found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado with peak winds estimated at 105 mph. Damage surveyed discovered primarily (LZK)
5 WNW Walcott Greene, AR UNK Corrects previous tornado report from 5 WNW Walcott. An EF0 tornado moved just to the northwest of Light... damaging trees... a shed... and a grain bin. (MEG)
1 NNW Beech Grove Greene, AR UNK An EF0 tornado formed near Beech Grove... resulting in damage to trees and a few outbuildings... moving east and lifting near Greene Road 125. (MEG)
1 SW Lafe Greene, AR UNK An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph touched down 1 mile SW of Lafe... AR in a wooded area. This tornado produced tree damage... minor roof damage to a residence.. (MEG)
5 WNW Walcott Greene, AR UNK An EF0 tornado moved just to the northwest of Light... damaging trees... a shed... and a grain bin. (MEG)

Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.

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