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22-05-2025
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EF-3 tornadoes hit Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford and Reno counties
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The National Weather Service has rated at least five of Sunday's tornadoes as EF-3s, including multiple ones near Greensburg and Plevna. The tornado that crossed Pratt, Stafford and Reno counties was as wide as a mile. On Sunday, the NWS issued a Tornado Emergency for Greensburg around 9:50 p.m. because a powerful tornado was moving toward the town. The twister missed the town. However, NWS survey teams found damage consistent with three EF-3 tornadoes within Kiowa County. The damage shows that another tornado touched down at 10:04 p.m. east-southeast of Greensburg and tracked northeast for 30 minutes. It was almost a mile wide at times, with a maximum wind speed of at least 155 mph. The tornado ended at 10:34 p.m. There were no injuries. Surveyors found evidence of a strong EF-3 tornado in Pratt County. At 10:47 p.m., a tornado touched down about three miles north-northeast of Cullison. It hit a peak wind of 160 mph before dissipating about a mile north-northeast of Iuka. It was on the ground for 21 minutes, traveling almost 12 miles. No one was injured. The tornado that hit Plevna was also rated EF-3, although it had weakened to EF-1 and EF-2 levels by the time it reached the town. The NWS said the tornado was a mile wide at some points and on the ground for an hour, traveling 32.5 miles from northern Pratt County to southeast Stafford County and western Reno County. Plevna residents working to rebuild after tornado, struggling with lack of insurance It touched down at 11:17 p.m., five miles northwest of Preston in Pratt County and ended around 12:17 a.m. Monday, almost 10 miles north of Plevna. It hit its peak wind of 155 mph twice, in Pratt and Stafford counties. Again, there were no injuries. The first EF-3 tornado on Sunday caused extensive damage. It crossed I-70, tossing vehicles around and then hit the west side of Grinnell in Gove County. Grinnell tornado victims face uncertain future It touched down at 6:35 p.m. south-southwest of the town. It covered 7.7 miles in 29 minutes, hitting a top wind speed of 140 mph. At its widest point, it was 230 yards. No one was injured. As that tornado ended at 7:04 p.m., another EF-3 tornado touched down northeast of there. It started near Road 110 S and Road 40 W in Sheridan County and traveled for 4.5 miles in about 10 minutes. The peak wind speed was 143 mph. The maximum width was 230 yards. It ended near County Road 406 and Road 20 W. No one was injured. The NWS uses a rating scale known as the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) to assign tornado ratings. This is based on wind speed and damage. After a tornado, the NWS sends teams to inspect the damage and properly assign a rating. The scale ranks tornadoes from an EF-0 all the way to an EF-5. There is even the possibility of an EF-U, which stands for unknown. An EF-3 includes wind gusts from 136 mph to 165 mph. EF-0 Weak 65 to 85 mph EF-1 Weak 86 to 110 mph EF-2 Strong 111 to 135 mph EF-3 Strong 136 to 165 mph EF-4 Violent 166 to 200 mph EF-5 Violent Over 200 mph For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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National Weather Service rates Grinnell tornado an EF-3
GRINNELL, Kan. (KSNW)—The National Weather Service has rated the tornado that passed through Grinnell on Sunday an EF-3 with an estimated peak wind speed of 140 mph. The NWS uses a rating scale known as the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) to assign tornado ratings. This is based on wind speed and damage. After a tornado, the NWS sends teams to inspect the damage and properly assign a rating. The scale ranks tornadoes from an EF-0 all the way to an EF-5. There is even the possibility of an EF-U, which stands for unknown. An EF-3 includes wind gusts from 136 mph to 165 mph. The Grinnell tornado entered the town shortly before 7 p.m. The town took a direct hit, leveling houses, knocking over trees, and flipping vehicles, even campers. The Kansas Department of Transportation even closed a section of Interstate 70 due to downed power poles. Not only did the tornado cause 1,500 power outages, but it also damaged the gas systems in Grinnell. Recovery efforts are still underway. A tornado also impacted Plevna, a town nearly three hours away from Grinnell, on Sunday. Teams are still working to determine the rating. Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Catholic Charities USA has provided a $25,000 grant, which will go directly toward helping the Grinnell community recover and rebuild. Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas suggests these ways to help: Make a financial donation by clicking here. The donations will help families meet specific challenges as they rebuild their lives. Donate items at the Catholic Charities offices in Hays, Salina and Manhattan. Items needed are: Work gloves & heavy-duty trash bags Flashlights & batteries Dust masks Storage tubs and boxes Cleaning supplies Laundry detergent, toilet paper & paper towels Furniture & household essentials Clothing, towels, and hygiene items Visa, Walmart, or gas gift cards Volunteer by checking in at the Grinnell VFW. Victims can seek assistance from Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas by calling 785-625-2644, emailing communications@ or by clicking here and filling out a form. Gove County Community Foundation The foundation has created the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund to provide immediate help and long-term support for the tornado victims. Click here to donate. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Tornado that hit Pulaski, Laurel Counties rated an EF-4
The tornado that struck in Pulaski County Friday night — and into the early morning hours continuing through neighboring Laurel County — has been officially determined to have been an EF-4. The rating was assigned to the tornado according to the National Weather Service Office in Jackson, Kentucky, as they announced on their Facebook page late Tuesday afternoon. The tornado resulted in 19 deaths, and the destruction of multiple homes and other buildings. In Somerset, it hit particularly hard in the southern and eastern parts of the community, destroying notable structures like Redeemer Lutheran Church, South Kentucky RECC, and Baxter's Coffee South in the area of Parkers Mill Road and stoplight no. 22 on South U.S. 27. The EF Scale, or Enhanced Fujita Scale, rates tornadoes from 0 to 5 based on wind speeds as determined through surveying damage. An EF-4 would have winds in the range of 166 to 200 miles per hour. According to the National Weather Service, this tornado reached a maximum wind speed of 170 miles per hour, covering a path stretching 55.6 miles. The tornado had a maximum width of 1,700 yards. On Monday morning, survey teams with the National Weather Service were in in the Pulaski/Laurel County area. While their assessments had not been completed at that time, representatives from the NWS out of Jackson said that indications were the tornado was at least an EF 3, 'if not higher.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Enhanced Fujita Scale; how National Weather Service ranks tornadoes
The Brief Tornadoes are rated on the Enhance Fujita Scale. The rating does not have anything to do with the size of the tornado. Ratings go from EF-U to EF-5. MILWAUKEE - Tornadoes are categorized on what is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale or EF Scale. What we know The Enhanced Fujita Scale became operational on February 1, 2007. It was designed to rate tornadoes based on estimated wind speeds and related damage. The strength of a tornado has nothing to do with the size of it. When a tornado is surveyed, it is compared to a list of Damage Indicators and Degrees of Damage which help estimate the range of wind speeds the tornado produced to damage specific structures and/or materials. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android It is important to note that the EF Scale is a set of wind estimates, not measurements based on damage. It uses a three-second gust estimate at the point of damage. Estimates vary with height and exposure. Dig deeper Wisconsin has had tornadoes that are rated EF-U, standing for EF-Unknown. The National Weather Service rates a tornado an EF-U when the tornado's intensity can not be determined due to the lack of visible damage to buildings, trees, or other structures in order to assess the wind speed needed to classify a tornado. Typically, Wisconsin experiences an average of 23 tornadoes per year with the peak months being May through June. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News It has been an active season across portions of the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the south. Wisconsin has a preliminary count of 20 tornadoes so far in 2025. Meanwhile, offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: FOX6 Storm Center app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX LOCAL Mobile app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX Weather app Download for Android Download for iOS We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it's all there. When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin. CLICK HERE to "Like" the FOX6 Weather Team on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Rob Haswell on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Tom Wachs on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Stephanie Barichello on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Lisa Michaels on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Holly Baker on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Follow" the FOX6 Weather Team on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Rob Haswell on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Tom Wachs on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Stephanie Barichello on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Lisa Michaels on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Holly Baker on X The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service. The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
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Confirmed EF-0 tornado touched down in Waycross on Monday night with max winds of 85 mph
A confirmed tornado touched down in Waycross on Monday night. Shortly after 7 p.m., Action News Jax Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh was on the air before the tornado touched down and was tracking street by street. TORNADO WARNING FOR BRANTLEY, PIERCE, WARE UNTIL 7:30 WATCH: Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh is tracking a tornado warning for Brantley, Pierce, and Ware counties until 7:30 p.m. Posted by Action News Jax on Monday, April 7, 2025 WATCH THE FORECAST | DOWNLOAD THE APPS The tornado was an EF-0 with peak winds of nearly 85 mph and was on the ground for nearly 1 ¾ miles for about 5 minutes. The Enhanced Fujita Scale, or EF Scale, is used to assign a tornado a rating based on estimated wind speeds and related damage. Tornadoes that are rated EF-0 have 3 3-second gusts that have winds of 65-85 mph. ALLERGY TRACKER: See what the pollen counts look like in our area The tornado began near Magnolia and Clifton Grove streets, according to a survey from the National Weather Service. The NWS detailed the path it took and the damage left behind: 'As the tornado trekked northeastward, it caused large softwood trees to either snap near the base of their trunk or snap large branches that ultimately fell on homes. The fallen tree branches damaged roofs, gutters and/or siding to homes along Holly St, Euclid Ave, and Camellia Dr. Multiple large hardwood trees were uprooted and some damaged nearby fences along Laurel St, Shadow Lawn, Baltimore Ave, and Jasmine Cir. Damaging winds caused the partial loss of shingles to homes along Camellia Dr and Jasmine Cir. The tornado dissipated just north of Jasmine Cir near Caney branch stream around 7:08 PM EDT.' Follow Action News Jax Meteorologists on Twitter for updates: Mike Buresh | Garrett Bedenbaugh | Corey Simma | Trevor Gibbs LISTEN: Mike Buresh 'All the Weather, All the Time' Podcast INTERACTIVE RADAR: Keep track of the rain as it moves through your neighborhood SHARE WITH US: Send us photos of the weather you're seeing in your area ⬇️
