A 300-foot cell tower was toppled to the ground, several homes sustained partial to total roof loss, outbuildings and power poles were damaged, and a large swath of trees was flattened as the tornado moved through a wooded area. Local media reported that a distribution center for discount chain Meijer was damaged in Tipp City, and multiple other businesses were hit. The air mass was very unstable, and by the evening CAPE values, which measure basically how much energy there is to fuel any storms, were forecast to be 1500-2000 J/kg. [141] People using generators in confined spaces led to an increase in hospital admissions due to carbon monoxide poisoning. [4], While numerous tornadoes were confirmed in tornado-prone areas, other tornadoes touched down in areas well outside of these regions, including confirmed touchdowns in California, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and New Jersey. Reaching high-end EF1 intensity, the tornado struck the Diffee Ford Lincoln car dealership as it continued to the northeast. Have a comment on this page? The most significant event of the day was a large, EF2 stovepipe tornado that passed near the town of Dora, New Mexico. 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Amtrak experienced major disruptions across the Midwest and eastern U.S. All Amtrak service between Kansas City and St. Louis was suspended due to flooding from the Missouri River. Shortly after the previous EF4 tornado dissipated in Riverside, Ohio, the same parent supercell quickly produced another strong tornado that touched down in the same suburb. Fox WeathersWill Nunleywas at the scene and spotted storm victims trying to assess the damage. [68] On May 27, Governor Mike Parson activated the Missouri National Guard to assist with clean up efforts. In addition, the most intense winds appeared to have occurred in a wooded area along the Stillwater River, between the two apartment complexes. 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One such tornado was rated anEF2 as it struck the north edge of Plainview, Texas destroying outbuildings, a mobile home, and a cell phone tower. The devastating outbreak, which included more than 30 tornado reports across six states stretching across the Mississippi Valley, Southeast and Midwest, is also an extremely rare event this late into the year. AccuWeather Alerts are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer. "Farther south, a narrow stripe of thunderstorms moving into Georgia and the Carolinas will likely be remembered for producing locally damaging wind gusts.". A wastewater treatment plant was badly damaged, while Brookville High School had much of its roof torn off. EF3 damage continued as the tornado crossed US 59 and North 1100th Road, where multiple homes had roofs torn off and exterior walls collapsed. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, now says two tornadoes touched down in Ohio on Friday, the first two of 2021. [110] One person drowned in his van near Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Past Lawrence, the tornado regained EF3 intensity as it moved through rural areas to the northeast of Eudora. Surveyors determined that such extreme tree damage was also indicative of EF4intensity. Many well-built homes in this area had their roofs ripped off and sustained collapse of numerous exterior walls. What do scientists know about the link between extreme weather and climate change? The most destructive tornado of the night was a high-end EF3tornado that tore directly through Jefferson City, Missouri, where numerous homes, apartments, and businesses were heavily damaged or destroyed. [32] A baseball game between the Saint Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals was postponed due to the severe weather. Heavy damage to historic brick homes in Jefferson City, Missouri. One man was killed in his home when an airborne vehicle smashed through the walls of his house. By this point, the National Weather Service had issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation tornado warning at 10:50p.m. EDT followed by a tornado emergency six minutes later for Montgomery County. In addition, numerous power poles were snapped along the path. The most [50][51] Later in the day, a cluster of storms formed across portions of Nebraska and Kansas,[52] with a severe squall line taking shape farther south across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles as stronger upper-level winds arrived. Increasing Gulf of Mexico moisture ahead of that storm system will give rise to widespread rain and thunderstorms, some of which could be strong to severe. This storm system prolonged an ongoing heavy precipitation event across much of the southern Plains, Midwest, and eastern Canada, which included an unusually late, record-setting heavy snow event in the Midwest. [67] The tornado was on the ground for 32.63 miles, reached a peak width of 1,500 yards, and had peak winds estimated at around 160 MPH. The first storm system of meteorological spring produced tornadoes, hail, and hurricane-force winds on Thursday across at least three southern states, and This included an EF1 tornado that caused moderate damage in Carrollton, Ohio. Trees were snapped, outbuildings were destroyed, and a large truck was rolled as well. 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This day, severe weather resulted in a fatal car crash, which killed two people, as well as the drowning of another driver in Perkins, Oklahoma. Just beyond this point, the tornado passed over Lake Carmel, causing roof damage to numerous lakeside homes, one of which had it roof removed entirely. A small used car dealership was leveled, Grafton Kennedy Elementary School sustained loss of its roof and several exterior walls, and many trees were snapped and denuded in this area. The strongest was an EF3 that extensively damaged or destroyed well-built structures at a farmstead near Stockville. Two of the three fatalities from this tornado occurred at this location. Dallas Area Storms Cause Power Transformer To Explode, Rockslide In Californias Santa Monica Mountains, Cold Or Flu? Outside of town, EF1 damage continued to occur as outbuildings were damaged, trees were snapped, a mobile home was blown off its foundation, and homes sustained severe roof damage. A total of 39 tornadoes were confirmed. It was on the ground for 55 minutes, and traveled a distance of 29.07 miles. A total of 27 tornadoes were confirmed. Nicole Acevedo is a reporter for NBC News Digital. The twister touched down near West Milton, about 16 miles northwest of Dayton and traveled eastward to near Tipp City. By contrast, the likelihood of an early June tornado is 90%. The tornado then intensified back to EF2 strength as it approached and crossed North Fairfield Road. EF3 damage was observed as the tornado crossed East 850th Road, where many trees were denuded and partially debarked. The gusty, southerly winds moving this air will reach all the way north into parts of Ohio and West Virginia. How Winter Fashion Has Changed in 100 Years (PHOTOS), Eerie Vintage Photos of People Battling the Flu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | Franais, State of Vatican City (Holy See) | Italiano. However, these tornadoes were weak and only caused minor damage. [97][98] In eastern Canada, the previous flooding was already being described as 100-year events. Widespread major damage to numerous homes, businesses, apartments, industrial buildings, and other structures occurred throughout the Dayton metro. As I was driving east, to my left, and north of me, were several more tornadoes, not as large as the first one to touch the ground. The strongest of these tornadoes was a high-end EF1 that passed near Mamou, significantly damaging multiple homes and manufactured homes. Another home sustained roof loss and failure of exterior walls. Further west, a large EF2 tornado passed near Waldo and Tipton, Kansas, snapping trees and power poles, and damaging several farms. Across the Heritage Highway, several homes were badly damaged in a small subdivision along Hiview Drive. Severe thunderstorms in the South and Ohio Valley could produce tornadoes as well as damaging straight-line winds and hail. I could hear the roaring of the storm whatever it was and all of a sudden, the garage, which the car was parked in, just come up off the ground and went flying in the air. [10] For the first time in the organization's history, a threat of severe weather was introduced for their entire day 48 period. Also in north Texas, adriver came face to face with a tornadoand captured the entire incident on video. The tornado then weakened to EF1 strength as it approached and crossed the Barton County line. The risk of severe weather will continue for the third consecutive day on Friday as storms target areas from the Southeast to the Ohio Valley. Research shows that other types of extreme weather, including heavy precipitation events, storm surge, and wildfires are also being influenced by climate change. Tree and roof damage at the Prairies at Wright Field in Riverside, Ohio, where the tornado initially touched down. One tornado, being called the "Quad-State Tornado" ripped across four states in four hours (Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky), slamming communities such as Monette, Arkansas, and Mayfield, Kentucky, which were two of the hardest hit towns. An EF2 tornado ripped much of the roof off a house near Mabank, Texas, snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and injured one person. [79][24], Despite striking at night and producing major damage in a densely-populated urban area, remarkably, this tornado did not result in any direct fatalities. Spokeswoman Sharon Watson says 50 people were at the Jefferson City shelter as of late morning. NOAA scientists continue to advance our understanding of how climate change influences extreme weather events, helping communities become climate-ready and resilient. [106] In at least one case, the NWS assessment team was unable to determine tornado-specific damage due to continuing flooding. Metal support beams were severely mangled at this location. [5][114] Water management systems protected Little Rock from record-level flooding. There were no immediate reports of injuries. [24], On the morning of May 20, 2019, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma issued a high risk for severe weather across western and central Oklahoma and northwest Texas. As the storms developed farther east, conditions were more prime for tornadoes to develop. [60][24], This strong and destructive nighttime EF3 tornado first touched down west of Eldon, Missouri, snapping tree limbs near Foote Lane Road at EF0 intensity. 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Since 1950, there have only been 19 F/EF4 tornadoes in the U.S. during the last month of the year and only 2 F/EF5 tornadoes. Sign Up for the Morning Brief - a weekday newsletter infused with your forecast, fun facts, articles and bite-sized nuggets to energize your day. A high-end EF1 also impacted the western fringes of Charles City, causing heavy damage to buildings at the local fairgrounds, a fertilizer plant, and a few homes. Moving due-east, the tornado quickly intensified to high-end EF2strength and entered Brookville, where significant damage occurred. The tornado was the first violent tornado to strike the state of Kansas since a mid-range EF4 tornado came within close range of the towns of Abilene and Chapman on May 25, 2016.[95][96]. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Take control of your data. The tornado then lifted and dissipated as it reached the Railwood Golf Club. The most recent AMS annual report, Explaining Extreme Events from a Climate Perspective in 2020, features the current state of the science. The tornado then crossed Sumac Road, inflicting significant damage to some homes and outbuildings in this area, and scattering debris across roads. As a large scale upper-level trough ejected into the region, dew points in the low to mid-60s F surged north in front of a dryline. (MORE: Severe Storms Don't Only Happen In Spring And Summer). By Chris Stewart. [75] Ten minutes later, a tornado touched down west of Brookville, Ohio, causing minor EF0tree damage along North Sulpher Springs Road. Sign Up for the Morning Brief - a weekday newsletter infused with your forecast, fun facts, articles and bite-sized nuggets to energize your day. The Living Room, a nearby strip club, was completely destroyed as well. Several injuries occurred along the path, though no fatalities occurred. [106] Pre-existing states of emergency were extended in Iowa and Nebraska. The most severe damage at this location was noted along Anna Laura Lane, where multiple well-built apartment buildings sustained roof loss and collapse of their top floor exterior walls. It was two years ago when a series of powerful tornadoes struck Ohio on Memorial Day in 2019. WebThe tornado began in Obion County, in northwest Tennessee, and tracked across 11 counties in western Kentucky: Fulton, Hickman, Graves, Marshall, Lyon, Caldwell, [35] By 4:30PM CDT, three Tornado Watches, stretching from north-central Texas to northwest and west-central Illinois were in effect, with two of them classified as PDS watches. The tornado entered town and moved along a northeasterly path through Eldon, maintaining EF1 intensity. Radar suggested that the Mayfield tornado threw debris over 30,000 feet into the air. The only tornado that occurred in the eastern threat area was an EF1 that caused tree and roof damage in Columbia, Maryland. "Well, all I know is the intensity of the weather across the board has some impact as a consequence of the warming of the planet. The River's Edge Apartments were devastated by the tornado, and multiple large brick apartment buildings sustained destruction of their upper floors in this area. [105] By May 28, every single county in Oklahoma was under a state of emergency due to tornadoes or flooding. Multiple housing units had their roofs torn off, and numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted at this location. In particular, extreme heat events are now understood to be significantly influenced by the amount of human-driven greenhouse gases. Those storms then became tornadic because they developed in an environment where the horizontal winds from the ground up to about 20,000 feet increased significantly. [65][64][66][24], At least 32 people were injured by this tornado, and one person was killed, with the fatality being a 61-year-old man who died of his injuries in the days following the tornado. Jefferson City residents had at least 30 minutes advance warning before the tornado hit. [81] The tornado was the strongest to strike Ohio in nine years, and the first violent tornado to strike Ohio since an EF4 tornado hit Millbury, Ohio on the night of June 5, 2010. One-third of all flash-flooding reports during April and May came from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. It also tied its record for the longest stretch of days with rain, at 21. Beshear: Tornado death toll is north of 70, may exceed 100, Drone video captures Kentucky tornado devastation. The town of Zelienople, Pennsylvania received more than four inches of rain in 24 hours during May 28 and 29. Another 30persons without access to breathable air or medications as a result of the tornado were transported elsewhere. In September2019, the Montgomery County coroner ruled that an elderly Trotwood woman's death was caused in part by trauma from the tornado. At 10:31p.m. EDT, the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Wilmington issued a tornado warning for a thunderstorm with radar-indicated rotation over northeastern Preble and Montgomery counties. Weak mid-level winds were expected to mitigate the tornado risk,[45] owing to a severe thunderstorm watch across central Kansas down into central Oklahoma. [33], The outbreak on this day had been poorly forecasted. Another EF3 passed near Montpelier, destroying a trailer manufacturing warehouse, and severely damaging a dairy farm, killing numerous cows. 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The tornado originally touched down west of the town, producing EF1 damage near the intersection of Township Line Road and Bunker Hill Road. [29], Despite the extremely volatile and dangerous setup, the large outbreak of violent tornadoes that was expected did not occur due to the effects of more capping then expected, the smoke from the wildfires in Mexico, and the skies were overcast; however, several strong tornadoes did touch down in Oklahoma and Texas during the afternoon and early evening. [49] While initiation of thunderstorms was expected in the early afternoon hours (with the threat for large hail being the primary threat initially in the presence of weak low-level wind shear), more expansive cloud cover and a stronger cap delayed initiation. 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As a strengthening mid-level westerly flow moved over the Midwest, the SPC issued an enhanced risk of severe weather at 0600 UTC, including at 10% risk of tornadoes that outlined the northern region of Illinois. In addition to the heavy rain caused by thunderstorms in parts of the South and Ohio Valley on Friday, flooding downpours will also occur from parts of the mid-Mississippi Valley to the southern Great Lakes and mid-Atlantic. Storms started firing during the early afternoon in centralTexasas the Fox Forecast Center tracked a warm front that lifted northward, which helped the atmosphere become more volatile. Kentucky Gov. A garage in this area also sustained roof damage. Helicity values of around 300 m^2/s^2. [113], The Arkansas River and much of its associated watershed broke record flooding levels on May 26 and continued to rise during the following week. This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, IBM. This interactive map, which [108] A woman drowned in her vehicle on May 21 after driving around barricades northeast of Oklahoma City. ', "Tornado causes extensive damage in Linwood.#2", "Tornado obliterates the town of Linwood#3", "April Has Been an Extreme, Record-Breaking Weather Month From Coast to Coast", "Eastern Canada Grapples With Extreme Flooding", "Rounds of rain, severe thunderstorms to raise flood risk in central US this week", "2019 Mississippi River Flood the Longest-Lasting Since the Great Flood of 1927 in Multiple Locations", "Canada's spring floods, by the numbers - CTV News", "April and May have been extremely active for flash flooding, especially in the south-central portions of the US. [9] On the morning of May 14, this risk area was expanded and 30% severe probabilities were introduced as the SPC gained confidence in a widespread and prolonged severe weather outbreak. [121], Ottawa, Ontario nearly doubled its average rainfall to set a new May record of 175.8 millimetres (6.92in) of rain. This was the single, deadliest tornado outbreak in December in U.S. history, however, a larger tornado outbreak occurred just a few days later on Dec. 15. When severe weather threatens, remember to DUCK! The first video of a twister emerged from the area around Pickton, Texas, where law enforcement said five homes were damaged. The torrential rain resulted in frequent flash-flooding. [91][24], As the rain-wrapped tornado crossed the Kansas River and moved into Leavenworth County, it snapped numerous trees at EF2 intensity. A high-end EF1 also struck Roseville, downing numerous trees and power poles, and damaging several homes. Along Kemp Road, a fire station was heavily damaged, and a historic barn was destroyed at nearby Wartinger Park. Dayton, Trotwood, Montgomery County and parts of Greene County, Ohio were placed under a boil water advisory on May 28. In total, 500homes were damaged and 59were destroyed in the city of Trotwood, resulting in four hospitalizations. The extreme rainfall has significantly set back crop planting in the region for the 2019 season. The path of this tornado was 20 miles long, from just west of Brookville to just west of the Greene County line. Vicksburg, Mississippi has been in continuous flood stage since February 17. As the tornado formed, it absorbed the circulation of a smaller EF2 tornado that was moving along the east side of the lake. Skip to content December 10, 2021 Tornado An EF2tornado also caused significant damage in the town of Jay, Oklahoma. We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good. [127] On May 21, two people were killed in a traffic accident in Missouri when their vehicle lost traction in heavy rain.[128]. May 26 Editors note: A previous version of this story said deadly tornadoes crossed the Ohio border on Memorial Day in 2019. This version of the story has been updated to reflect that one tornado was deadly in Ohio on Memorial Day 2019. Cars along US 54 were damaged as the tornado exited town and moved to the northeast. The nearby Tergin Motors building also sustained EF2 damage. It moved east, reaching EF1 strength and heavily damaging a poultry barn. As the tornado emerged from the rain, storm spotters again reported multiple vortices. Heavy damage downtown after a tornado swept through the area on Dec. 11, 2021 in Mayfield, Ky. "2019 El Reno tornado" redirects here. Radar suggested that the Mayfield tornado threw debris over 30,000 feet into the air. [36] That evening, an EF3tornado struck the town of Carl Junction, Missouri, causing major damage to homes. Kentucky Gov. [87][24][88], This tornado was rated low-end EF3, with winds estimated at around 140mph (230km/h). Widespread damaging winds were also observed, reaching 100mph (155km/h) in some places. Motorists planning to drive along portions of interstates 20, 40, 75 and 85 may have to alter their plans as thunderstorms form and move through into Friday evening. Two church buildings sustained relatively minor in this area as well, and many trees were snapped or uprooted. And although they are not as common, December tornadoes can still cause significant damage. Several days of convection had eroded the elevated mixed layer throughout the region, but broad and intensifying southwesterly flow across northern Mexico was expected to reinvigorate this plume. The tornado that devastated the town of Mayfield was produced by a parent thunderstorm that traveled more than 230 miles across four states over the course of four hours.