Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >
Overview
A squall line developed in a strongly sheared environment in western Kansas Christmas Day. Damaging winds and several weak tornadoes occurred as the squall line moved rapidly eastward. Each tornado moved at least 60 mph and lasted only a few minutes.Tornadoes:
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Tornado - Kismet
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Tornado - Ensign
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Tornado - Bucklin
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Tornado - Greensburg
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Tornado - Wilmore
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Tornado - Rush Center
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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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Photos & Video:
Tornado Damage Pictures
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Hog Farm South of Kismet |
Road Grader Southeast of Ensign | Cattle Shed Southeast of Bucklin |
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