Many Benton County residents spent their week cleaning up damage from Monday's tornado. At 1.5 miles in width, the EF2 twister set a new record. 5NEWS Chief Meteorologist Garrett Lewis tells us more about the tornado and how to prepare for future storms.
Monday's Tornado Sets Record in Benton County
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Damage to this home in Siloam Springs led the National Weather Service to upgrade the tornado from an EF1 to an EF2.
Courtesy / Garrett Lewis
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Path of the Siloam Springs tornado before it was upgraded to an EF2.
Courtesy / National Weather Service
