US: Tornado warning issued for Crawford, Sebastian, and Sequoyah counties, Ark., until at least 01:15 CST Feb. 27

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Crawford, Sebastian, and Sequoyah counties, Arkansas, and surrounding areas, including Alma, Fort Smith, and Van Buren, Feb. 27. The warning is active through at least 01:15 CST. The warning could be extended or expanded at short notice.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.