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Washington Post
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
Why tornado ratings don't always tell the whole story
The National Weather Service has determined that the family of tornadoes that tore through south central Kansas on Sunday night were all rated EF3s on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Five main tornadoes hit over a span of 2 hours, 56 minutes. The scale uses damage as a proxy for tornado strength and ranks tornadoes from a 0 (weakest) to 5 (catastrophic). But because the scale measures damage, it means that even if the swarm of tornadoes likely had stronger winds, perhaps at times approaching 200 mph, the most severe damage was commensurate with winds in the EF3 range. EF3 tornadoes harbor winds of 136 mph to 165 mph.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
St. Louis Mayor: Trump's FEMA Still Hasn't Helped With Tornado Recovery
The mayor of St. Louis said Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hasn't yet provided assistance on the ground—three days after a devastating tornado caused more than $1 billion in damage. Cara Spencer told MSNBC that the EF3 tornado—which killed at least seven people—has brought out the best in the local response, but the federal side is lacking. 'FEMA has not been on the ground,' she said. 'We do not have confirmed assistance from FEMA at this point. I do want to say, however, every other level of government has been on the ground with us helping in every capacity possible.' 'What we need right now is federal assistance,' she urged. 'This is where FEMA and the federal government has got to come in and help communities. Our city cannot shoulder this alone. The state of Missouri cannot shoulder this alone.' Spencer added that the federal government should be doing so for other affected areas as well. Another tornado—also on Friday—killed 19 in Kentucky. 'We need partners at the national level, at the federal level, to step up and help—and this is not just true for St. Louis,' she said. 'Cities across the nation, when they are experiencing disasters such as this, this is what the federal government is for." Yet the agency—one of many hit with mass staff reductions by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency—doesn't appear to be firing on all cylinders. FEMA's interim leader, for instance, admitted that it isn't prepared for hurricane season, which officially begins in just a matter of days. Donald Trump has also indicated he wants to do away with FEMA entirely. 'I say you don't need FEMA. You need a good state government,' Trump said while touring the Los Angeles area after wildfires ripped through there in January. 'FEMA is a very expensive, in my opinion, mostly failed situation.' Yet to those in disaster areas, it's still very much needed, Spencer said Monday. 'When you have a disaster of this scale—eight miles of just pure destruction—this tornado didn't just touch down and leave,' she continued. 'This tornado ripped through our community for a full eight miles in the city of St. Louis, and this is an area that has needed help. We need investment. Our North St. Louis has been neglected for a long time and we need the help of our partners here."
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
This is where the tornado hit St. Louis and did the most damage
ST. LOUIS — We're learning more about where the tornado hit St. Louis Friday. The storm was about 20 miles long and first touched down at around Hanley and Clayton Road. Damage reports continue as the storm crosses Big Bend on to Skinker and Wydown. There are multiple trees down in Forest Park near the Science Center. There are also damage reports on the northern end of Forest Park. One Day Later: Shocking new photos reveal widespread tornado damage in St. Louis The track continues north to Kingshighway to Newstead. This is where most of the EF-3 damage is reported. Winds clocking over 150 mph were reported in this heavily populated area of North St. Louis. This is in The Ville and The Greater Ville neighborhoods. Eventually the tornado went across the Mississippi River and into Illinois. Damage reports in Granite City are in the EF-0 and EF-1 range. The tornado damage continues to Edwardville and SIUE. Police also shared these pictures from the air. They are surveying the storm damage from the air by helicopter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Weather Service releases details of Morganfield tornado
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The National Weather Service has released the details of the tornado that swept through Morganfield Friday. A release obtained by Eyewitness News says an EF3 tornado hit Morganfield leaving four people with injuries. No deaths have been reported. The tornado touched down along Bunger Road in western Union County. It then moved east, the tornado intensified, doing EF-3 damage to several homes on Highway 130, Robinson Road, US Highway 60, Terre Hill Road, and Wildlife Road. Some homes suffered near catastrophic damage, with most roofs and most exterior walls removed. The tornado weakened after it crossed Highway 56 moving east, lifting near Kit Harris Road. The tornado reached a peak width of around 500 yards and caused four minor injuries along its 9.94 miles track. The release goes on to say the tornado was on the ground for 13 minutes. It primarily impacted impacted the south side of Morganfield. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
EF3 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Morganfield
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A preliminary report from the National Weather Service has confirmed an EF3 tornado hit Morganfield Friday afternoon. The report says the tornado had peak winds of 155 miles per hour. The tornado destroyed several homes and damaged others. The path of the tornado has not yet been confirmed or where it first touched down. Eyewitness News is working to get more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
