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Tornado outbreak of March 31 – April 1, 2023
The 1630 UTC Day 1 outlook verification for March 31.
TypeExtratropical cyclone
Tornado outbreak
Winter Storm
DurationMarch 31 – April 1, 2023
Highest winds
Tornadoes
confirmed		15+
Max. rating1EF3 tornado
Largest hail3 in (7.6 cm)
Adams, Illinois
Maximum snowfall
or ice accretion		18.8" near Argonne, WI
Fatalities>21 fatalities (3+ non-tornadic), >87 injuries
Power outages>766,000 customers
Areas affectedMidwestern, Southern United States

1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale

An ongoing deadly tornado outbreak is affecting large portions of the Midwestern and Southern United States, the result of an extratropical cyclone that is also producing blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest. Approximately 28 million people were under tornado watches as of 5:30 PM CDT on March 31, including the Little Rock, St. Louis, and Memphis metropolitan areas.[1] The National Weather Service has issued multiple PDS tornado watches, concerning several lines of supercell thunderstorms. Many of which produced tornadoes, some of which have prompted the issuance of tornado emergencies and multiple "mass casualty" incidents. At certain points of the outbreak, over 20 simultaneous tornado warnings were active.

Meteorological synopsis

March 29–30

As another significant tornado outbreak was taking place across the Southern regions of the United States, the Storm Prediction Center had already highlighted a large 15% contour for severe weather across much of the area, where conditions were expected to become increasingly favorable for another severe weather event.[2] By March 29, large sections of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, southwestern Indiana, Arkansas, the western Tennessee Valley, and Kentucky were all given an enhanced risk for severe weather. In this region, a powerful mid to upper level trough was expected to eject and interact with an atmosphere containing elevated moisture given the moderate dew points across the area, and elevated low and high level jet streams. This made the environment favorable for the development of a strong, fast-moving squall line, and discrete supercell thunderstorms capable of large hail and tornadoes.[3]

By March 30, the SPC introduced a moderate risk for severe weather for two distinct regions in the northern and southern sections of the main risk area, where significant, long-tracked tornadoes were expected. In this outlook, the SPC discussed the presence of very high CAPE values reaching into the 1,000–1500 J/kg range, 60+ kt wind shear, and strong helicity of around 400 m2/s2, which aided the sustainment of supercells. Two distinct areas were given a 15% hatched risk for significant tornadoes. The first stretched between southeastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois, and the second was in northeastern portions of Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, western Tennessee, small sections of southwestern Kentucky, and northwestern Mississippi.[4]

March 31

The Storm Prediction Center's convective outlook for March 31, featuring two high risk areas

An extratropical cyclone developed over Nebraska on the morning of March 31. As a result, meteorologists expected a storm mode of discrete supercells to develop. This, along with the presence of even stronger CAPE values and a more unstable environment across Illinois and eastern Missouri, led to the SPC "bridging" the two main moderate risk areas and giving a 15% hatched risk for significant tornadoes. The surrounding area, which extended into central portions of Kentucky and Tennessee, extreme southwestern Indiana, and northwestern Alabama, was given a 10% hatched risk for tornadoes. Additionally, a large 30% contour for damaging wind gusts (with a smaller 45% risk in the northern part of the risk), and large hail were also added in this new outlook.[5]

Despite the already favorable parameters for severe weather, the SPC, in their 1630 UTC outlook, upped the threat for strong tornadoes even further, introducing two tornado-driven high risk areas; the first was in southeastern Iowa, northwestern Illinois, and far northeastern Missouri, while the second included eastern Arkansas, southwestern Tennessee, and northern Mississippi.[6] These 2 distinct areas were given a 30% hatched risk for tornadoes, goven the extremely favorable environment for the development and sustainment of discrete supercells, and QLCS structures once convective activity joined into a linear mode. The large, in between area between and around these 2 high risk areas was given a moderate risk, with an accompanying 15% hatched risk for strong tornadoes, as supercells that could develop in this environment could similarly sustain and rotate. All throughout the main risk area, an elevated risk for damaging winds and large hail was also issued.

Soon after the upgrade into a high risk, the SPC introduced their first two particularly dangerous situation tornado watches, indicating a >90% chance for multiple tornadoes, and a >90% chance for multiple strong to intense tornadoes.[7][8] Not long after these watches were issued, multiple discrete supercells developed across the watch areas. The first tornado prompted a tornado emergency as it caused catastrophic damage on the north side of Little Rock,[9]; other destructive tornadoes struck near Martinsburg, Iowa, Wynne, Arkansas, and Covington, Tennessee as the afternoon progressed and another PDS tornado watch was issued.[10]

After dark, despite the absence of daylight heating, strong wind shear continued to fuel new rounds of supercells across the risk area, which produced more strong to intense tornadoes. A suspected tornado struck the historic Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, during a Morbid Angel concert, killing one person and injuring more than two dozen others. Another tornado spawned from a rogue supercell ahead of an advancing squall line in central Illinois, prompted yet another tornado emergency as it passed directly over the towns of Palestine, Illinois and Sullivan, Indiana, causing severe damage along its track.

April 1

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 0 0 1 2 0 0 15+

March 31 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, March 31, 2023[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF3 Northern Little Rock to Jacksonville Pulaski AR [to be determined] ~19:15 [to be determined] [to be determined] 5 deaths – A confirmed large tornado struck the northern portions of the Little Rock Metro, with "catastrophic" damage reported.[11] The area struck by the tornado was declared a mass casualty event, with at least three confirmed deaths and at least 30 injuries with 5 in critical condition[12][13] At least 2,100 homes were damaged or destroyed across the city according to mayor Frank Scott Jr.. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service Office in Little Rock had to shelter in place and transfer responsibilities to the Memphis, Tennessee, office as the tornado moved through.[13]
EF? NE of Ottumwa Wapello IA [to be determined] ~20:39 [to be determined] [to be determined] A tornado severely damaged one home northeast of Ottumwa; two people inside required hospitalization for their injuries.[14][15]
EF? SSW of Malcom Poweshiek IA [to be determined] ~20:58 [to be determined] [to be determined] A confirmed tornado caused no known damage.[15][16]
EF? NE of Wellman Washington IA [to be determined] ~21:33 [to be determined] [to be determined] A trained spotter confirmed a tornado.[17]
EF? Wynne Cross AR [to be determined] ~21:38 [to be determined] [to be determined] 4 deaths – A destructive tornado struck Wynne, Arkansas killing at least four people.[18][19] Damage was described as "total destruction" and included several homes being heavily damaged or destroyed and multiple people reported trapped in Wynne.[20]
EF? Covington Tipton TN [to be determined] ~23:12 [to be determined] [to be determined] A tornado passed directly through Covington, causing extensive damage to multiple structures. Covington Police described the city as "impassable".[21] Six people were hospitalized.[13] This tornado came from the same supercell that produced the Wynne tornado.
EF? From W to N of Rantoul Champaign IL [to be determined] ~00:40 [to be determined] [to be determined] A tornado demolished an agricultural cooperative due west of Rantoul and just south of Dewey, causing an anhydrous ammonia spill.[22] Passing north of Rantoul, it snapped more than a mile of power lines and blew cars off the roadway along I-57 near Ludlow, flipping a tanker truck as well as a tour bus carrying 32 people; 2 of the passengers were injured but no fatalities occurred.[23] As a result, I-57 was closed from Rantoul north to Paxton, and US 136 was closed for approximately a mile west of Rantoul.[24]
EF? Belvidere Boone IL [to be determined] ~00:48 [to be determined] [to be determined] 1 death – A possible tornado struck Belvidere, causing extensive damage. The Apollo Theatre, hosting a sold-out concert with hundreds of people for Morbid Angel, Revocation, and Skeletal Remains, suffered a roof collapse in the middle of the show.[25] At least 40 people were injured and one person was killed, prompting a mass casualty incident.[13][26] The local police department stated damage was from a tornado; however, an official assessment is pending.[25][27]
EF? NE of Tunica Tunica MS [to be determined] ~00:54 [to be determined] [to be determined] A tornado was confirmed via social media.[28]
EF? — Hardeman TN [to be determined] ~02:10 [to be determined] [to be determined] A tornado was confirmed via social media.[29]
EF? NE of Robinson, IL to NW of Sullivan, IN Crawford (IL), Sullivan (IN) IL, IN [to be determined] ~02:10 [to be determined] [to be determined] 3 deaths – A large, intense tornado caused severe damage in the town of Palestine, Illinois, before crossing into Indiana and striking the town of Sullivan, killing at least three people at demolishing multiple homes. Preliminary information.[30]
EF? Bethel Springs to Adamsville McNairy TN [to be determined] ~02:40 [to be determined] [to be determined] 7 deaths – A large tornado struck the towns of Bethel Springs and Adamsville at night. Multiple additional people were injured. Preliminary information.[31]
EF2 Hills Johnson IA [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] Preliminary survey.[32]
EF3 E of Hedrick Keokuk IA [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] [to be determined] Preliminary survey.[33]

April 1 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, April 1, 2023[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF? Readyville Rutherford, Cannon TN [to be determined] ~06:50 [to be determined] [to be determined] A tornado was confirmed via TDS; 10 homes were destroyed and two people were injured.[34]
EF? N of Hazel Green Madison (AL), Lincoln, (TN) AL, TN [to be determined] ~09:00 [to be determined] [to be determined] 1 death – One woman was killed and five others were injured.[35]

Non-tornadic effects

Severe thunderstorms affected a widespread area across the Mississippi Valley. Multiple locations throughout the Plains and Midwest saw 90-mile-per-hour (140 km/h) winds, which caused significant damage to roofs and buildings. These storms were deemed to be life-threatening by the NWS (National Weather Service).[36][37] West of the severe weather outbreak, strong winds and dry air associated with the same storm system fueled destructive wildfires in Oklahoma. At least 97 fires ignited across the state on March 31, with at least 3,000 acres (1,200 hectares) burned in Logan County alone. Winds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) damaged power lines, leaving 16,481 customers without electricity.[38]

A major blizzard associated with this system brought heavy snow to the Northern Midwest. 14 inches (36 cm) of snow fell in Pierre, South Dakota, while up to 12 inches (30 cm) fell in the Twin Cities. Heavier snow totals were seen in Northern Wisconsin with reports of 16 inches (41 cm) near Hazelhurst. Multiple places in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan also had over a foot of snow.[39]

Impact and aftermath

At least 100,000 customers in Illinois and 65,000 customers in Arkansas lost power.[13] Several Amtrak trains were also delayed due to the severe weather as well.[40] The City of New Orleans in particular was delayed for almost 14 hours due downed trees along its route while the California Zephyr was delayed by 9.5 hours on March 31.[41] Multiple Lincoln Service and Illini and Saluki trains were cancelled on April 1,[42] and the Texas Eagle was terminated and forced to originate in St. Louis due to the severe weather as well.[43]

Ahead of the severe weather outbreak on March 31, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Missouri Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency for their respective states.[44][45]

Following the fatal tornado in Wynne, Arkansas, on March 31, the city opened several shelters for displaced people. State Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered the deployment of 100 Arkansas National Guard troops and released $250,000 in emergency funds for relief efforts.[46][47] Sanders also declared a state of emergency.[25]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tornado outbreak of March 31 – April 1, 2023.

Notes

  1. ^ a b All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

References

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  2. ^ "Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook Issued on Mar 26, 2023". March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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  4. ^ "Mar 30, 2023 1730 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook". March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  5. ^ "Mar 31, 2023 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook". March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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  11. ^ "Little Rock, other parts of Arkansas hit by 'catastrophic' storm". KTHV. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  12. ^ "1 Dead After Tornadoes Slam Arkansas, Shredding Rooftops and Tossing Cars". WBTS-CD. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
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  14. ^ National Weather Service Forecast Office in Des Moines, Iowa [@NWSDesMoines] (March 31, 2023). "Confirmed tornado just northeast of Ottumwa. #IAwx" (Tweet). Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ a b "Tornadoes confirmed in southeast Iowa". KCCI. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  16. ^ Nick Stewart [@NStewCBS2] (March 31, 2023). "Big stovepipe #tornado in progress near Malcom, Iowa. #IAwx @NWSDesMoines" (Tweet). Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Preliminary Local Storm Report (Report). Iowa Environmental Mesonet. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  18. ^ "Four killed, dozens injured by tornado in Wynne, AR". WREG.com. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  19. ^ Newsdesk, Region 8. "Coroner: 2 dead following Wynne tornado". https://www.kait8.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ Newsdesk, Region 8. "Police chief: 'Total destruction, dozens trapped' following Wynne tornado". https://www.kait8.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ "Two people dead after tornado rips through Wynne, Tornado Warnings continue for Mid-South". WHBQ-TV. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  22. ^ "Damage to Illini FS near Fisher and northwest of Rantoul". WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  23. ^ "Bus that rolled north of Ludlow". WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  24. ^ "Interstate 57 closed between Paxton and Rantoul". The News-Gazette. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  25. ^ a b c DeMillo, Andrew (March 31, 2023). "Illinois theater roof collapses in storm; injuries reported". KETV. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  26. ^ Chile, Patricio; McDuffie, Will; Deliso, Meredith (April 1, 2023). "1 dead, over 40 injured after roof of Illinois theater collapses during suspected tornado: Officials". ABC News. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  27. ^ "Apollo Theatre roof collapses during sold-out metal show in Belvidere; 1 dead, multiple injured". WLS-TV. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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  29. ^ National Weather Service Forecast Office in Memphis, Tennessee [@1641986441508171776] (April 1, 2023). "CONFIRMED Tornado on the ground in Hardeman County. New tornado warning near Marianna AR #ARWX #TXWX #MSWX" (Tweet). Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Twitter.
  30. ^ "3 dead, at least 8 injured in Sullivan after tornado; search and rescue continues". WTHR. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  31. ^ Moore, Joel Griffin. "7 people dead after storms hit McNairy County". https://www.actionnews5.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  32. ^ National Weather Service [@NWSQuadCities] (April 1, 2023). "We have a preliminary EF2 rating for the tornado in Hills, Iowa yesterday. More details to come later today" (Tweet). Quad Cities, Iowa. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via Twitter.
  33. ^ National Weather Service [@NWSQuadCities] (April 1, 2023). "Preliminary EF-3 damage 3 to 5 miles east of Hedrick Iowa. More details to come later today" (Tweet). Quad Cities, Iowa. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via Twitter.
  34. ^ Homes destroyed, injuries reported after tornado hits Rutherford County (Report). WKRN. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  35. ^ Reports of damage after severe storms moved through the Tennessee Valley (Report). WHNT. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023. {{cite report}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  36. ^ "Significant Storms Sweep Across Chicago Area on Friday Night". WMAQ-TV. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  37. ^ Rankin, Phil (March 31, 2023). "Significant Storms Sweep Across Chicago Area on Friday Night". KDVR. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  38. ^ Greco, Jonathan (March 31, 2023). "Dozens of structures damaged as nearly 100 fires reported across state". KOCO. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  39. ^ "Snowfall Reports from the Last 24 Hours". www.weather.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  40. ^ "As of 4:55 pm CT: Missouri River Runner Train 316 is currently being held east of Independence (IDP), due to a down tree blocking the tracks. We will update as more information becomes available". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 6:17pm CT: Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner Train 319 is now stopped south of Herman (HEM) due to freight train congestion and severe weather conditions in the area. We will update as more information becomes available". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 6:43 pm CT: Missouri River Runner Train 316 is remains stopped east of Independence (IDP) due to a down tree blocking the tracks. We will update as more information becomes available". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 9:11 pm CT: Lincoln Service Train 305 is currently stopped in Bloomington (BNL) due to downed power lines on the tracks. Updates to come". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 9:35 pm CT: Illinois Zephyr Train 383 is currently operating approximately 1 hour 30 minutes late into Kewanee (KEE) due to sever weather conditions in the area". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 9:39 pm CT: Lincoln Service Blue Water Train 318 is currently operating approximately 2 hours 15 minutes late into Joliet (JOL) due to sever weather conditions in the area". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 10:12 pm CT: Lincoln Service Train 306 is currently stopped in Springfield (SPI) due to downed power lines on the tracks. Updates to come". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 10:18pm CT: Lincoln Service Train 307 is currently stopped south of Joliet (JOL) due to downed power lines on the tracks. Updates to come". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 10:40pm CT: Train 382 is currently stopped east of Princeton (PCT) due to downed trees blocking the tracks. Updates to come". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."UPDATE: As of 1:56am CT: Train 382 is back on the move operating approximately 5 hours 30 minutes late". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 3:02am CT: Train 305 is back on the move operating approximately 6 hours 15 minutes late". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 3:04am CT: Train 306 is back on the move operating approximately 6 hours 45 minutes late". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 3:05am CT: Train 307 is back on the move operating approximately 4 hours 30 minutes late". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 6:10 am CT: Saluki Train 390 will be delayed departing Carbondale (CDL) due to unforeseen crew issues. Updates to follow as more information becomes available". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 7:20 am CT: Lincoln Service Train 302 is currently delayed departing St Louis (STL) due to the late arrival of inbound equipment. Updates to follow as more information becomes available". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."UPDATE: As of 9:25 am CT, Lincoln Service Train 302 is on the move and is currently operating approximately 50mins late into Carlinville (CRV)". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 10:50 am ET: Lake Shore Limited Train 48 / Train 448 Which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31 is currently operating approximately 2hrs 50mins late departing Erie (ERI) due to inclement weather". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."UPDATE: As of 10:35 am CT, Saluki Train 390 has departed Carbondale (CDL) and is currently operating approximately 2hrs 35mins late". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  41. ^ "As of 10:47pm CT: City of New Orleans Train 58 which departed New Orleans (NOL) on 3/31 is currently stopped north of Marks (MKS) due to downed trees blocking the tracks. Updates to come". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."UPDATE: As of 11:18pm CT: Train 58 which departed New Orleans (NOL) on 3/31, which was stopped north of Marks (MKS) is back on the move operating approximately 1 hour 20 minutes late". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 11:42pm CT: City of New Orleans Train 59, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31, is currently stopped south of Mattoon (MAT) due to downed trees blocking the tracks. Updates to come". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."UPDATE: As of 12:02am CT: Train 59, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31, which was stopped south of Mattoon (MAT), is back on the move and operating approximately 1 hour late". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 1:43am CT: City of New Orleans Train 58, which departed New Orleans (NOL) on 3/31, is currently stopped in Memphis (MEM) due to severe weather up ahead. A lengthy delay is expected". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 3:19am CT: City of New Orleans Train 59, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31, is currently stopped in Carbondale (CDL) due to severe weather conditions. A lengthy delay is expected". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 8:07 am CT: City of New Orleans Train 58 which departed New Orleans (NOL) on 3/31 continues to be held in Memphis (MEM) due to downed trees on the tracks in the area and unforeseen crew delays. Updates to follow". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."UPDATE: As of 8:35 am CT, City of New Orleans Train 59 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31 has departed Carbondale (CDL) and is currently operating approximately 8hrs 30mins late". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 8:55 am CT: California Zephyr Train 5 which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31 is currently operating approximately 9hrs 30mins late departing Omaha (OMA) due to earlier mechanical issues and inclement weather conditions". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  42. ^ "As of 3:30 am CT: Due to equipment issues, Lincoln Service Trains 301 & 306 are canceled. Please call 1-800-USA-RAIL for reservation assistance". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 5:40 am CT: Due to inclement weather conditions, Lincoln Service Train 300 is canceled. For traveling assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 5:45 am CT: Due to inclement weather conditions, Saluki Train 391 and Train 392 are canceled. For traveling assistance, please call or text 1-800-USA-RAIL". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  43. ^ "As of 6:16 pm CT, Texas Eagle Train 21/421, which departed Chicago (CHI) on 3/31, will terminate in St. Louis (STL) due to Severe Weather Conditions. Ticketed Passengers traveling between St. Louis (STL) & Fort Worth (FTW), please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL for assistance". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."As of 6:48 pm CT, Texas Eagle Train 422, which departed Los Angeles (LAX) on 3/29, will now originate in St. Louis (STL) due to Severe Weather Conditions. Ticketed Passengers traveling between Fort Worth (FTW) and St. Louis (STL), please call/text 1-800-USA-RAIL for assistance". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023."Correction: As of 9:29 pm CT: Texas Eagle Train 21/421, which departed CHI on 3/31, is canceled between St. Louis and Fort Worth. For reservation assistance, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL". Twitter. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  44. ^ "Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather". WLEX-TV. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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  46. ^ Kienlen, Alex (March 31, 2023). "Arkansas, Little Rock officials detail tornado response after Friday storms". KARK. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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External links

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