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bluemerle wrote:
I have a similar problem, (I'll try to post photo), mine looks different, the leaves are not yellow, they are a healthy green color, but still a "Curly Top" type of problem.
We both live in very hot climates. I live in the Mohave Desert--Las Vegas, Nevada. We're experiencing a very early HOT & WINDY season. It's been in the 90's to the lower 100's for 2-3 weeks already!
Did this curling first begin right after hot weather and did the Tomatoes wilt at all? Mine are still in 6in pots and really wilted.

At first, I was convinced it was a virus, some sort of Curly Top. After MUCH research, I'm beginning to think that it's NOT a virus. Tomato plants react this way due to different kinds of stress.
After moving them into the shade on the patio during the hottest part of the day, and keeping them well watered, they made a come back. All but the very top leaves have flattened out.
Every time I let them get wilted they curl up again some, but recover when treated properly. I've GOT to get them transplanted into their 5-gal. pots SOON. I'm disabled, but I'm getting to it tonight and tomorrow morning--Promise!!
I'm afraid that with your yellowing leaves and upturned, (mine are downwards), curl, it might very well be a virus.
I've tried both the Aspirin and Copper sprays, although they are "preventative" measures, my plants seemed happier the next day.
I've also read that Bone Meal applied to the top of the soil and lightly dug into the top inch or so, then watered in can help. I'd look into Epsom Salt foliage spray, too. And make sure you control insects on your plants. A healthy plant can resist problems better.
Hope some of this helps. Good Luck.
ps. The first pic was when it 1st happened, the 2nd is after recovery, and the 3rd is the very worse one now, (Golden Jubilee). Arkansas Traveler and Florada do best in hot climates.