EF1 Tornado — Pulaski, Arkansas

2011-04-15 · near Ward, Pulaski, Arkansas

Event narrative

A tornado downed trees and power lines before tracking into an industrial park at the Port of Little Rock, where the worst damage occurred. A number of power poles were knocked down, one industrial building had damage to its walls, and another industrial building suffered roof damage.

Wider weather episode

A cold front and strong area of low pressure aloft approached Arkansas on the 14th. The result was an outbreak of severe weather from the evening of the 14th through the pre-dawn hours of the 15th. Several tornadoes occurred. Additionally, storms developed into line segments which often bowed out, creating damaging thunderstorm winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 289572. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.