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Major damage reported after large tornado touched down in Lake City, Arkansas
A powerful wedge tornado struck Lake City, Arkansas, causing significant damage as it moved through the area.
The tornado, which was described as large and violent, was captured on video.
Meteorologists estimate that the storm may have reached EF3 or higher intensity based on early assessments.
The Lake City tornado was part of a broader, large-scale tornado outbreak affecting the Ohio, Tennessee, and Mississippi River Valleys.
Video of a strong tornado in Lake City Arkansas this evening. VIOLENT TORNADO NEAR LAKE CITY, ARKANSAS.
This tornado has moved into the Missouri bootheel and is no longer a threat.
Remain weather aware!https://t.co/OM2o2IYUtA pic.twitter.com/v46h2Cq2vY— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) April 3, 2025
As storms intensified throughout the evening, multiple tornadoes were reported across Arkansas and Illinois, with the system continuing to track eastward toward neighboring states, including Kentucky.
At the peak of the outbreak, 25 active tornado warnings were in effect from Louisiana to Indiana.
Meteorologists and storm chasers have described the situation as extremely dangerous, urging residents to stay vigilant and monitor emergency updates.
Authorities have confirmed significant damage in and around Lake City, though a full assessment is still underway.
As a result of the destruction, Highway 18 west of Lake City to Monette has been shut down, and officials are advising the public to avoid the area.
Images shared by storm chasers, including Connor Croff, depict widespread devastation, with reports of homes and infrastructure severely impacted.
Emergency crews are responding to affected areas, and local officials continue to assess the full extent of the damage.
As the storm moves into the Missouri Bootheel, it is no longer considered a threat to Lake City.
However, forecasters are urging residents in the path of these storms to remain weather-aware as the outbreak continues.
Authorities are urging residents in affected regions to take all tornado warnings seriously and seek shelter immediately if conditions worsen.
This remains an ongoing severe weather event with the potential for further destructive tornadoes as storms continue to track eastward.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this devastating storm.
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Mass Casualty Incident Declared Following Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 75 in Fort Shawnee
FORT SHAWNEE, OHIO – Emergency crews responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash Sunday on northbound Interstate 75 near the 118-mile marker, just inside Allen County near Fort Shawnee, prompting officials to declare a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
According to initial reports, traffic along I-75 northbound had slowed or come to a complete stop due to a separate vehicle fire near the same location.
As motorists were halted in the roadway, a semi-truck traveling northbound failed to stop in time and collided with multiple passenger vehicles.
Preliminary information indicates the semi struck between five and six vehicles, resulting in multiple injuries.
Authorities reported that several individuals were trapped inside their vehicles due to severe damage, while at least one person was ejected from a vehicle during the crash.
Due to the number of injured parties and the complexity of the scene, a Mass Casualty Incident was declared to coordinate emergency response efforts.
Multiple fire and EMS units were requested to assist, including squads from Shawnee Township, Cridersville, and Wapakoneta.
Northbound traffic on Interstate 75 at and near the 118-mile marker is completely shut down as first responders work to extricate victims, provide medical treatment, and clear the roadway.
Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The extent of injuries and the total number of victims have not yet been officially confirmed.
The crash remains under active investigation.