Storms bring tornadoes to Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A tornado reportedly touched down in central Arkansas on Tuesday as severe thunderstorms swept across the state.

The tornado hit the eastern part of Pope County near Appleton, causing damage to buildings and trees, Assistant Director Jim Campbell for Pope County 911 said. Campbell said some people were injured, but he did not know the number or the extent of their injuries.

"We did have a tornado in the eastern part of Pope County. We're going by what the National Weather Service told us so far," Campbell said. "We've got some homes damaged, trees and roads and stuff like that."

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