Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Tornadoes 5 and 6:
Southern Logan County

The next tornado in the outbreak was along the trajectory of the eastern Sangamon County tornado, but there was a break in the path. The new tornado touched down 2 miles southeast of Lake Fork at 8:57 PM, and was on the ground for 2.5 miles before lifting 2.5 miles southwest of Mt. Pulaski at 8:59 PM. The damage path was wider (1/2 mile) and of F2 intensity (120 mph). Damage from this tornado was similar to rural damage seen in Sangamon County, with numerous power poles snapped. In addition, a 400 foot microwave tower was toppled.

Another tornado was found in Logan County, east of the previous storm. The tornado tracked from the Logan/Sangamon County line, 6.25 miles south of Mt. Pulaski, to 3 miles south of Mt. Pulaski. The tornado was on the ground from 9:00 to 9:02 PM. This was rated at F2 intensity, with wind speeds around 120 mph, with a width of 200 yards. Path length was 3.5 miles. Damage from this tornado was similar to rural damage seen with earlier storms, including numerous power poles snapped. In addition, 3 or 4 large steel power poles were toppled.

Pictures (click images to enlarge):

Southeast of Lake Fork	Southeast of Lake Fork	Southeast of Lake Fork
Southeast of Lake Fork	South of Mt Pulaski	Northwest of Niantic (photo by Paul Hadfield)

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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Logan County Tornadoes of 3/12/2006