A stationary front will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall to South Florida into Saturday with localized and urban flooding possible. Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast through Saturday over the southern Rockies into the northern Plains. Instances of flash flooding are possible, especially in higher terrain and burn scars. Read More >
Overview
The six tornadoes in Central PA on May 26th, 2011. |
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Tornadoes
Tornado - New Franklin
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Tornado - Slate Run
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Tornado - Cammal
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Tornado - Marysville/Dauphin Boro
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Tornado - Hogestown
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Tornado - Schuylkill Haven
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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
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Environment
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Figure 1: Surface Map morning of May 26th, 2011 | Figure 2: Visible Satellite 2:15 PM EDT May 26th, 2011 | Figure 3: Infrared Satellite 7:15 PM EDT May 26th, 2011 |
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Figure 4: Upper Air Balloon Sounding 8:00 PM May 26th, 2011 | Figure 5: CAPE/CIN 4:05 PM EDT May 26th, 2011 |
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