ARKANSAS ROCKED BY TORNADOES

(Above) Residents in Pearson, AR salvage belongings after the Wednesday evening tornado (Courtesy of Danny Johnston, AP)

A potent early season storm system brought severe weather felt throughout the Central U.S. on Wednesday. Multiple tornadoes touched down in Arkansas during the evening and overnight hours. Three people were injured and one fatality was reported in Cleburne County. The tornado that resulted in the fatality was rated an E-F3. Early warnings and advanced awareness of the impending severe weather limited amount of injuries and more than likely saved many lives.