Crawford County, Arkansas — A tornado warning is in effect for Crawford and Washington counties in northwestern Arkansas through 3:00 AM CST Tuesday, November 3.

What is happening:

The National Weather Service in Tulsa issued the warning at 2:14 AM CST. At that time, a severe thunderstorm with strong low-level rotation that could produce a tornado at any moment was located near Cedarville, moving northeast at 35 miles per hour. The rotation was indicated by radar. The storm is tracking toward Mountainburg and the communities along the Interstate 49 corridor in northwestern Arkansas.

Local impacts:

Flying debris will be dangerous to anyone caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Places in or near the path include Cedarville, Mountainburg, Natural Dam, Chester, Lee Creek, Devils Den State Park, Lake Fort Smith, Strickler, Blackburn, Uniontown and Locke. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 27 and 43.

What to do:

- Take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

- Stay away from windows.

- If you are outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

- Do not try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle. If no shelter is nearby, lie flat in a ditch or low spot and cover your head.

Source: National Weather Service Tulsa, November 3, 2026.