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At least 28 people were killed after tornadoes hit Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia. Now, millions of people are bracing for another round of severe weather. St. Louis, Missouri Mayor Cara Spencer joins Ana Cabrera to detail the devastation her community is facing.
After an active weather weekend across North Texas, another round of severe weather is on the way Monday.The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has highlighted an enhanced risk, level 3 out of 5,
The National Weather Service and AccuWeather both warn of severe weather that could affect the Southeast region, though forecasts remain uncertain.
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Tornado watch issued for Kansas City as storms, apple-size hail threaten areaA few tornadoes, along with widespread, apple-size hail and gusts up to 70 mph, are likely as severe thunderstorms sweep into the Kansas City area.
Tornadoes struck the Midwest over the weekend, hitting cities and towns in Kansas and Missouri. And one snarl on I-70 left experts concerned about tornado safety.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in and near Gordon on May 18. The National Weather Service Fort Worth confirmed the tornado on Monday, May 19, citing estimated peak winds of 105 mph. An EF-1 rating is assigned for tornadoes with estimated peak winds between 86 and 110 mph.
Much of the state, including Oklahoma City, Stillwater and Ada, should expect a moderate risk of tornadoes, damaging hail and strong winds on Monday.
An EF-0 tornado touched down in Washington County on Friday, the National Weather Service confirmed. The NWS went out to survey storm damage in the East Finley area on Monday. The agency had issued a tornado warning for parts of Washington and Greene counties shortly before 3 p.
"Severe thunderstorms capable of all severe hazards remain possible this evening across portions of the central and southern Plains," a forecast from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) said. "Several strong to intense tornadoes are possible," it added.
Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe. Weather radios, basements and bicycle helmets can all help save lives.
The roof of a Baltimore fitness center should be repaired within days after being partially torn off by Friday’s tornado while members were inside.