EF0 tornado in Yell County, Arkansas

After exiting the Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Pope County, the tornado re-entered Yell County in the Carden Bottoms area. There was minor damage to two structures and a number of trees were blown down. The tornado then crossed the Arkansas River, moving back into Pope County in the area southwest of Atkins.

Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission.