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
Two EF-1 tornadoes struck southwestern Cherry county on the evening of July 6th. The first tornado moved roughly west to east and damaged a horse barn and several outbuildings at two different ranches, as well as snapping several large trees. A second EF-1 tornado moved from east to west and partially lifted a roof off of a residence, as well as damaging several outbuildings.Tornadoes:
Tornado - 1
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Tornado - 2
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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:
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EF1 Tornado in Southwest Cherry County (Courtesy of Jason Cogar) |
Destroyed Shed at the Bill Adam Ranch (Courtesy of Jason Cogar) |
Wood driven into the ground (Courtesy of Jason Cogar) |
Swing set was anchored to the ground-now gone. (NWS) |
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Overturned trailer. (Courtesy of Jason Cogar) |
Destroyed windmill (Courtesy of Jason Cogar) |
Damage to an outbuilding (NWS) |
Outbuilding damage (NWS) |
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