
Severe thunderstorms will remain possible in the Mid-Atlantic through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will also be possible in the central/southern Plains on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Hot and dry weather will create Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions in the Four Corners Region. Read More >
Overview
Severe thunderstorms moved through northern Kansas on April 24, 2016 producing numerous giant hail, severe winds, heavy rain and an EF1 tornado in Republic County, Kansas. The tornado produced EF1 damage with estimated winds of 110 mph. Two non-life threatening injuries were reported.
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:
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| Car in Munden | Out building 1 mile northeast of Munden | Mobile home destroyed in Munden |
Radar:
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| Base Reflectivity 6:52 PM CDT | Storm Relative Velocity 652 PM CDT | Base Reflectivity 710 PM CDT | Storm Relative Velocity 710 PM CDT |
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