VAN BUREN, Ark. – A tornado that damaged buildings in Van Buren Friday morning was rated an EF-1, according to the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service officials also said that two other brief tornadoes appear to have also occurred, but further information on those has not yet been released.

The EF-1 tornado was seen just south of Shibley in Van Buren, where the damage was confirmed.

This is a developing story, more information is expected to be released Saturday evening. Please check back for updates.

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