{"id":423,"date":"2021-12-11T14:04:35","date_gmt":"2021-12-11T14:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=423"},"modified":"2021-12-11T14:04:35","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T14:04:35","slug":"tornado-warning-path-tracker-live-winter-storm-atticus-batters-arkansas-and-missouri-as-emergency-d-the-us-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=423","title":{"rendered":"Tornado warning path tracker LIVE \u2013 Winter Storm Atticus batters Arkansas and Missouri as emergency d… – The US Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

WINTER storm Atticus has struck Arkansas and Missouri and caused a state of emergency to be declared in Kentucky on Friday night.
The area has seen severe damage as Atticus moves from the Rockies to Midwest as Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Illinois are impacted with wild weather.
Local\u00a0ABC affiliate KAIT<\/a>\u00a0reported that two people were killed and five others hurt in a "mass casualty" event at Monette Manor nursing home after a tornado pummeled the area in Arkansas.
About 20 people were trapped at the facility, which has 90 beds, according to the news station, as shocking pictures showed debris covering the parking lot, with major damage to the building.
It comes as a storm warning is in effect until Saturday morning with more than 11million Americans bracing for frigid weather alerts nationwide.
Atticus, the first winter storm named this season, has spread heavy snow across Salt Lake City, northern Colorado<\/a>, eastern Wyoming<\/a>, southern South Dakota<\/a>, northwest Nebraska<\/a> and is now headed into the Plains and Upper Midwest.<\/a>
Additionally, the storm could produce destructive winds in parts of the Great Lakes, according to The Weather Channel.
Read our Tornado Path Tracker live blog for the latest updates…<\/em><\/strong>
Tornado touches multiple states
The "long-track" tornado reportedly touched down, and caused damage, in five states: Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky.
9 hour satellite loop of what has become one of the most deadly, historic and destructive tornado outbreaks in recent memory. We are looking at possibly the longest track tornado in US history and possibly the first EF5 tornado since May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. pic.twitter.com\/m050dTMTAn<\/a>
Hundreds of miles of damage
The tornado started in Arkansas on Friday night at about 9pm EST and was in Kentucky by midnight EST.
We are potentially witnessing history in the making. A mile-wide tornado that started out in Jonesboro, Arkansas and is now in Southwest Kentucky, just hitting Mayfield. 4 states, 150 miles of damage and destruction, multiple fatalities. The EF5 drought might just be over, sadly. pic.twitter.com\/iPb5Hg1NF3<\/a>
Destruction in Kentucky
A Twitter user shared the damage left by a tornado in Mayfield, Kentucky.
Catastrophic damage in Mayfield pic.twitter.com\/FOgh271wzX<\/a><\/p>\n

A video shows the tornado that struck an Amazon distribution center in Edwardsville, IL on Friday night.
Video of the tornado that hit the Amazon facility near Edwardsville, IL tonight\u2026 from Danielle Henke pic.twitter.com\/5CNbJ03VzI<\/a>
'Possible deaths' at warehouse
Sources told the reporter there are "injuries and possible deaths" inside the warehouse.
Tornado and severe weather warnings remain in effect with people in the region urged to seek shelter.
The emergency warnings come as a major storm moves from the Rockies to the East Coast.
'A third' of warehouse collapsed
A reporter said "several dozen emergency crews" were on scene at the Amazon Warehouse on Gateway Commerce Center Drive in Illinois.
Approximately "a third of the warehouse is torn down and damaged from either straight by line winds or tornado,"\u00a0KMOV's Jenna Rae<\/a>\u00a0wrote in a tweet.
She also noted that some people might be trapped, but it wasn't revealed if there were any deaths.
Tornado watch
A tornado watch was issued for five states as a tornado hit the area on Friday night.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas until 5 AM CST pic.twitter.com\/QPo2R8HPrH<\/a>
Tracking the path
While the tornado on Friday hit on the ground in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri, it also affected Illinois.
Bad, bad, bad. Lots of tornado and damage reports with the supercell that has tracked from Arkansas into Kentucky tonight. Illinois also getting hit hard as well.#arwx<\/a> #mowx<\/a> #tnwx<\/a> #ilwx<\/a> #kywx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Iq4wIbzdqs<\/a>
AR, MO, TN and KY hit
A tornado struck across four states on Friday, leaving at least two dead people in Arkansas.
This violent long track tornado is approaching Benton, Kentucky (9:40p CT). It has been on the ground for over 100 miles across parts of 4 states (AR, MO, TN, KY). At least two people have been killed along the path. pic.twitter.com\/LzPXAkc2Qw<\/a>
At least two killed in Arkansas nursing home
Local\u00a0ABC affiliate KAIT<\/a>\u00a0said two people were killed and five others hurt in a \u201cmass casualty\u201d event at Monette Manor nursing home after the tornado moved through the Mississippi County area.
About 20 people were initially trapped at the facility, which has 90 beds, according to the news station.
Debris covered the parking lot, with major damage visible to the building and its roof.
Another look
Social media users continue sharing images of the tornado that struck Arkansas on Friday night.
Another look at the tornado near Bay from Kaylee Lawrence. #arwx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8mwKX0n1bw<\/a>
'On the ground' in Kentucky
A tornado was "on the ground" in the area of Princeton, Kentucky, on Friday night.
11:26 PM EDT: Large tornado on the ground just south of Princeton, KY pic.twitter.com\/KGNquWG9nf<\/a><\/p>\n

Tornado hit Amazon warehouse
KOMONews Seattle reported that the Amazon warehouse partially collapsed after a tornado struck in Arkansas.
"Multiple first responders and crews now on scene in Edwardsville, Illinois, where workers are trapped, some feared dead,"\u00a0KOMONews<\/a>' Preston Phillips tweeted.
Multiple trucks thrown across interstate in Missouri
A Twitter user shared a video of several trucks thrown over an interstate in Missouri as a tornado hit the area on Friday.
I-55 near Caruthersville, #Missouri<\/a> with multiple semis thrown across the interstate after a wedge #tornado<\/a> moved through this spot. @Raw_News1st<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UjMfeTY86Z<\/a>
Tornado lands in Kentucky
A tornado makes a direct hit on Mayfield, Kentucky
932PM: Mayfield, Kentucky (a town of nearly 10,000 folks) just took what appears to be a direct hit by a violent, potentially deadly tornado. This is horrific… #kywx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/B1Y7GmixHF<\/a>
Kentucky police statement
Chilling update from Kentucky State Police who are responding to a \u201csevere tornado event.\u201d #WKYT<\/a> @Kentuckyweather<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5QRcFIYpyx<\/a>
Main threat
Tornado and severe weather warnings remain in effect with people in the region urged to seek shelter.
The emergency warnings come as a major storm moves from the Rockies to the East Coast.
The main threat to Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana was strong tornadoes and damaging winds on Friday night.
Shelter opening in Kentucy
Officials have opened a shelter for those displaced after a tornado hit Kentucy.
Confirmed: Mayfield, Kentucky is opening a shelter for displaced tornado victims at Mayfield High School.
Dozens trapped in nursing home
Local\u00a0ABC affiliate KAIT<\/a>\u00a0said two people were killed and five others hurt in a "mass casualty" event at Monette Manor nursing home after the tornado moved through the Mississippi County area.
About 20 people were initially trapped at the facility, which has 90 beds, Craighead County Judge Marvin Day told the news station.
Debris covered the parking lot, with major damage visible to the building and its roof.
Pictured: Amazon warehouse collapse
Amazon distribution warehouse in Edwardsville, Ill. is partially collapsed after Friday tornado. pic.twitter.com\/QUBKSYUIMP<\/a>
Multiple people trapped in warehouse
Amazon employees are reportedly sheltered in a distribution center after roof collapses due to to a tornado in Edwardsville, IL
From inside the building. (Former coworker) pic.twitter.com\/6t3QOiF8Vc<\/a>
Store destroyed by tornado
Dollar General store destroyed by tornado on 590 block of Main Street in Leachville, Arkansas.
Leachville Dollar General pic.twitter.com\/0x3MbXPk06<\/a>
Images from nursing home collapse
About 20 people were initially trapped at the facility, which has 90 beds, according to the news station.
Debris covered the parking lot, with major damage visible to the building and its roof.
Just a heartbreaking scene at Monette Manor Nursing Home. Prayers that somehow everyone is ok. #arwx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kRNcpznNo2<\/a>
Governor's statement
Buildings in the region were said to be "leveled" as Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson\u00a0said on Twitter<\/a>\u00a0that a tornado touched down in the northeast portion of the state.
The reports from Emergency Management are that a tornado has struck in Mississippi County. First responders are on the scene.
Workers trapped in Amazon warehouse in Illinois
Reports that people are trapped inside an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois<\/strong>, after the building partially collapsed.
#BREAKING<\/a>: Multiple first responders and crews now on scene in Edwardsville, Illinois, where workers are trapped, some feared dead, after possible tornado hit an @amazon<\/a> warehouse, leading to a partial roof collapse. pic.twitter.com\/KNnevIyPvN<\/a>
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