LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The National Weather Service says Jefferson and Lonoke counties were also struck by tornadoes in last Thursday's storms.
The agency issued a news release saying survey crews on Monday had found evidence of tornadoes on the ground in both counties, in addition to four tornadoes further south confirmed over the weekend.
The Weather Service said one tornado — rated EF-1 on the 0-5 enhanced Fujita scale, with winds up to 110 mph — touched down southeast of Pine Bluff and was on the ground for 2.6 miles, while another followed a 3-mile path east of Scott, rated EF-0, with winds up to 85 mph.
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