
A Nor'easter will bring significant coastal impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and New England through the weekend. Moderate to major coastal flooding, heavy rain, strong winds and high surf expected. Hurricane Nolo is expected to stay just south of the Big Island of Hawaii. However, strong winds and heavy rainfall may bring life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides through the weekend. Read More >
Overview
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Pictured is radar reflectivity from KLSX at 4:20 AM on May 7, 2024 |
Tornadoes:
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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
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| EF1 tornado damage to a restaurant and bar east of Sullivan, MO on May 7, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
An uprooted tree caused by a tornado east of Sullivan, MO on May 7, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
An uprooted tree caused by a tornado near Bourbon, MO on May 7, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
A small snapped tree caused by a tornado near Bourbon, MO on May 7, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
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| EF1 tornado damage to a school in Annapolis, MO on May 8, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
Tree uprooted near Highway C in Annapolis, MO on May 8, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
Trees uprooted near Allen St. in Annapolis, MO on May 8, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
Machine shed on Collier Street in Fredericktown, MO on May 8, 2024. (NWS Storm Survey) |
Large hail
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| 2.50 inch hail observed in Festus, MO on May 8, 2024. (Trained spotter) |
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