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Sunday’s severe storms dropped 16 tornadoes on Kansas, 7 rated EF3 by NWS
The National Weather Service provided ratings for several of the reported 16 tornadoes that swept through several counties in ...
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Why the Plevna tornado took days to rate: Damage, not size, determines EF scale
The Plevna tornado reached nearly a mile wide at its strongest point — the largest in Kansas since 2019 — and residents had approximately 40 minutes’ warning.
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Destructive tornados reported in Kansas, surrounding states
Severe thunderstorms May 18 brought large, destructive tornadoes to parts of Kansas, according to news reports.
Severe Weather Updates: Tornado Damage Reported In Colorado, Kansas As Storms Intensify
A new tornado watch has been issued for southwestern Kansas and western Oklahoma until 10 p.m. CDT. According to the Storm ...
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No injuries reported after tornado causes damage to Plevna, other areas of Reno County
A powerful tornado hit the city of Plevna in Reno County, causing extensive damage but no reported injuries or fatalities ...
What it’s like to intercept a violent tornado at night
WICHITA — On May 4, 2007, Greensburg, Kansas, was slammed by a 205 mph EF5 tornado that killed 12 and damaged or destroyed ...
National Weather Service explains Enhanced Fujita Scale ratings for tornadoes
When a tornado strikes, a team from the National Weather Service (NWS) is sent out to assess the storm’s wind speeds and ...
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'Nocturnal monster': After days of killer tornadoes and storms, more is on the way: Updates
Tornadoes damaged homes just before 7 p.m. local time at Grinnell, along Interstate 70 in northeast Kansas, and just before midnight in the area of Plevna in south-central Kansas, the weather ...