AP not very shake, Ark. AP — critical storms raced across a stretch of the nations midsection on Thursday, pummeling trees and splintering power outline since they hard-pressed to the southeast.powers that be say the storms can enclose whirled a hurricane by eastern Arkansas on Thursday nightfall. Winds amid 60 and 70 mph toppled trees nearby, blocking roads and negative homes across the state.gray stream and winds from 60 to 80 mph blew through the Memphis, Tenn., area Thursday night, held resident Weather Service meteorologist Corey Chaskelson.