Tornadoes hit Williamson, Saline, Massac counties Tuesday; disaster declared in Williamson

MARION — Williamson County officials on Wednesday confirmed a tornado touched down Tuesday night, causing significant damage to homes and businesses. Deputy Brian Murrah of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office saw trees and power lines down as he worked Tuesday evening. He said some areas of the county sustained damage to structures, including in Energy,…

Tornadoes confirmed by Lonsdale, Saline County

LONSDALE — The wave of thunderstorms that swept through central Arkansas Friday night produced two tornadoes in the Lonsdale area and surrounding areas of Saline County, the National Weather Service said Sunday. Meteorologist Charles Belton of the National Weather Service said Sunday that there were two confirmed tornado tracks Friday night, rated at EF1 and…