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Some damage was observed from areas that were not directly in the path of the tornado, suggesting a very large wind field as well. [32] [33] Winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) were also measured over an area approximately 0.5 mi (0.80 km) wide while 100 mph (160 km/h) winds covered an area 1.5 mi (2.4 km) in diameter. Due to the tornado's slow motion ...
The 19th was the most prolific tornado outbreak in Illinois history with 33 tornadoes touching down across the state, breaking the old record of 25 set on August 10, 1974. [1] This outbreak can also be compared to the May 2004 tornado outbreak sequence as it was a very large, deep, and vigorous system.
613 deaths in Southern Illinois. 695 deaths overall Deadliest single tornado in US history. Most extreme tornado in recorded history. Holds the record longest path length (219 miles, 352 km), longest duration (about 3.5 hours), and fastest forward speed for a significant tornado (73 mph, 117 km/h).
Tornado outbreak of May 2, 1942; Tornado outbreak of May 6–10, 2024; Tornado outbreak of May 20–22, 1949; Tornado outbreak of November 11, 1911; Tornado outbreak sequence of April 5–8, 1954; Tornado outbreak sequence of August 4–8, 2023; Tornado outbreak sequence of May 19–27, 2024
SPC storm reports for November 17, showing the extent of the tornado outbreak and subsequent wind event. With the overall upper-level system expected to track eastward across the United States High Plains on November 17, the SPC issued a slight risk for severe thunderstorm activity for an area surrounding the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, valid for the early morning hours ...
The survey team estimated peak winds of 165 mph with a path length between 20 and 25 miles long. ... across the South and spawned an EF4 tornado near the town of Rolling Fork. ... tornadoes were ...
Since its initial usage in May 1999, the National Weather Service (NWS) in the United States has used the tornado emergency bulletin — a high-end classification of tornado warning — sent through either the issuance of a warning or via a "severe weather statement" that provides updated information on an ongoing warning—that is issued when a violent tornado (confirmed by radar or ground ...
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