Kentucky NWS Faced Staff Cuts Before Deadly Tornado Hit
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Storm surveys are underway following a night of severe weather across North Texas. As of Monday afternoon, at least seven tornadoes have been confirmed. EF-0 tornadoes: One confirmed near Morton Valley in Eastland County.
The National Weather Service and AccuWeather both warn of severe weather that could affect the Southeast region, though forecasts remain uncertain.
Rain and colder-than-normal temperatures are expected this week, with the forecast for a dry Memorial Day weekend uncertain. Temperatures are expected to hover in the 60s all week, lower than the average high of 71, with rain most of the week, National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Kook said.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in and near Gordon on May 18. The National Weather Service Fort Worth confirmed the tornado on Monday, May 19, citing estimated peak winds of 105 mph. An EF-1 rating is assigned for tornadoes with estimated peak winds between 86 and 110 mph.
On Monday at 12:21 p.m. a red flag warning was released by the NWS Sacramento CA in effect until 8 p.m. The warning is for Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft, Central Sacramento Valley including Glenn/Colusa/Yuba/Northern Sutter/Butte County Below 1000 Ft,
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The National Weather Service faces staffing shortages as tornadoes hit Kentucky, raising concerns about future severe weather preparedness.
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a weather alert at 4:14 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Alexander County.
According to the National Weather Service, an EF-1 tornado occurred at 7:46 a.m. on Friday, May 16. The tornado traveled roughly seven miles at a speed of 90 mph and was on the ground for 7 minutes. No injuries or deaths were reported.
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An EF2 tornado was confirmed in Monroe County, damaging homes, trees, and the Clear Creek post office. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service of Indianapolis say multiple tornadoes likely hit southern-central Indiana on Friday causing significant damage, including one confirmed EF2 tornado in Monroe County.
The National Weather Service released a flood warning at 7:42 p.m. on Monday valid from 11 p.m. until Tuesday 9:05 p.m. for Clay and Ray counties.