A low pressure center tracking across the Great Lakes and its associated cold front extending across the Southern Plains will focus occasional showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe alongside heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding; Portions of the Southern Plains would be the greatest threat for these hazards through tonight. Read More >
Overview
An isolated supercell developed along a warm front and remained nearly stationary during the early evening hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The supercell impacted areas south of Highway 20 from Ainsworth to Long Pine. The supercell produced at least two brief tornadoes.Tornadoes:
Tornado - 10.3 Miles S of Ainsworth
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Tornado - 7 Miles South of Long Pine
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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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Photo
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Picture of rain wrapped tornado south of Ainsworth Photo Credit: Connor Croff |
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