tornado, National Weather Service and Severe Thunderstorm
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When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar.
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A life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes is expected today in parts of the central and eastern US from a powerful, wide-reaching spring storm.
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The National Weather Service issued 728 tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings in a 24-hour period on Thursday.
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a tornado hit a rural area of Howell County on Wednesday. The EF-1 storm formed southwest of West Plains from State Highway JJ to County Road 8800 near South Fork around 3:15 p.m. The tornado lasted around 1 mile. It packed wind speeds of 95 to 100 miles per hour.
A final assessment by the weather service is expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement this week.
"TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building," the tornado warning said. "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."
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An EF-0 tornado with estimated maximum winds of 76 mph briefly touched down in the Salida area of Stanislaus County on Tuesday, uprooting dozens of almond trees, breaking large tree branches and damaging three structures,
More than 50 weather warnings were for tornadoes. Rain continues to cause flash flooding concerns around the state.
Over 10 inches of rain could fall through Saturday, pushing rivers well above flood stage in a "particularly dangerous situation." If that wasn't enough, multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with hail,
A powerful storm system will bring several life-threatening weather hazards to Tennessee starting Wednesday night, including the threat of flash flooding and tornados, warns the National Weather Service.
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. — A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of central Yuba County and West central Nevada County.