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Tornado Warning issued January 12 at 12:14AM CST until January 12 at 12:45AM CST by NWS Little Rock ARCounties: Lonoke, AR; Pulaski, AR; Saline, ARThe National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Lonoke County in central Arkansas... East central Saline County in central Arkansas... Southeastern Pulaski County in central Arkansas...* Until 1245 AM CST.* At 1213 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Benton, moving northeast at 50 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.* Locations impacted include... Little Rock... North Little Rock... Benton... Sherwood... Jacksonville... Bryant... Downtown Little Rock... Southwest Little Rock... Shannon Hills... Wrightsville... Argenta... Keo... Otter Creek... Ironton... Estes... Toltec Mounds State Park... Protho Junction... Sweet Home... Lakewood... Geyer Springs...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.