Tornado tears through Arkansas city, prompting curfew and National Guard response

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A tornado tore through a small city in Arkansas on Saturday evening, ripping roofs off buildings, flipping cars and prompting a curfew for residents.

There were no immediate reports of deaths, a spokesman for the Jonesboro police department said. City officials said they were aware of at least six minor injury reports.Said Said, Triples S Phone and C / Reuters

Many businesses were already closed or empty because of the coronavirus outbreak. The state is not under a stay-at-home order but residents have been urged to practice social distancing and remain indoors if they feel sick. Mayor Harold Perrin issued a curfew for all residents starting at 7 p.m. The National Guard was also being deployed to help with recovery efforts.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that he was paying close attention to the tornado report and is declaring Sunday a"special day of prayer" throughout the state.

 

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