Monday, April 13, 2009

NWS Confirmed Mena Tornado

The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes hit Mena on Thursday. The first, an EF-3 stayed on the ground 14.5 miles. The second tornado was on the ground for a little over 9 miles. The second tornado was rated an EF-1. Three people died and 25 others were injured. 42 tornadoes were reported Thurdsday in 6 states along with numerous wind and hail reports. Beebe reported .75 inch hail.

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