Heavy rainfall and flooding concerns remain for today across Central Texas and the Hill Country, with scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and will bring heavy rainfall and flooding concerns to portions of the coastal Carolinas. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected from the Southeast to Mid-Atlantic. Read More >
Overview
An EF-1 tornado struck near Patton, MO around 2:50 PM on April 28. The tornado was associated with a thunderstorm that occurred on the northern edge of an area of stronger instability that extended southward into the lower Mississippi Valley. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was in effect for parts of the area.Tornadoes:
Tornado - Patton, MO
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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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Trees down and semi rolled over
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Tree blowdown (NWS damage surveyor) |
Snapped trees (NWS damage surveyor) |
Semi and trailer rolled (NWS damage surveyor) |
Trees down (NWS damage surveyor) |
Radar - click for full size
White dots are lightning strikes
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4 PM Regional Radar with lightning | 3 PM lightning | 2:45 PM Summary of watches & warnings, from Iowa State Univ. | 2:45 PM Radar with Severe T-storm Watch, from Iowa State |
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