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Storm System to Move Across the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible on Veterans Day across parts of the lower Ohio and western Tennessee Valleys. A developing storm will bring rain and gusty winds to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Thursday, with the first accumulating snow likely in the higher elevations of the central Appalachians and interior Northeast. Read More >

 
The first tornado touched down 4 miles southwest of Palco and tracked east to 3 miles south of Palco. The tornado was on the ground for around 2 miles and damaged four farms. The damage was primarily confined to outbuildings, garages, and trees. The most significant damage was a wood framed metal building, which was completely destroyed and rated as EF1 with wind speeds to 105 mph. This same storm also produced two brief tornadoes either side of Zurich snapping power poles and was rated EF0.
 
Another supercell storm produced a brief tornado in the town of Woodston. Eye witness accounts suggest this tornado skipped through town on its short path. The most significant damage was done to a brick building and a house along main street. This damage was rated as EF1 with winds speeds of 85 to 90 mph.

 

The following damage pictures are from the Woodston Kansas Tornado:

 

The following damage pictures are from the tornado originating south of Palco: