Wynne, AR – A confirmed tornado touched down and moved through parts of Wynne, Arkansas earlier today, leaving behind a trail of damage and prompting concern among residents and emergency responders. Early reports from storm chasers and local officials suggest the tornado produced EF1 to EF2 level damage, indicating wind speeds between 86 and 135 mph.
Just Had A Confirmed Spin-Up #Tornado, Go Through Parts Of Wynne, AR. Reports Are Coming In Of EF1 to EF2 Type Damage. Hopefull, No One Was Hurt. #SevereWX pic.twitter.com/qnZwrqCN1Z
— Connor (@NascarFanatic2) April 5, 2025
The spin-up tornado was part of a larger severe weather outbreak impacting parts of the Mid-South region. Sirens reportedly sounded moments before the storm hit, giving residents just enough time to seek shelter. Trees were snapped, power lines downed, and several homes and buildings sustained structural damage. Fortunately, as of now, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or fatalities, though search and assessment efforts are ongoing.
“We’re still surveying the extent of the damage, but it’s clear this storm had significant power behind it,” said a local emergency management spokesperson. “Our primary focus right now is making sure everyone is safe and accounted for.”
Wynne, a community still healing from past severe weather events, showed signs of resilience in the immediate aftermath. Neighbors were seen checking on one another, and first responders quickly mobilized to clear debris and restore access to affected areas.
The National Weather Service is expected to conduct a formal storm survey in the coming hours to determine the exact path and strength of the tornado.
As always, residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts during severe weather season.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by today’s storm in Wynne.
