Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >
Overview
On October 4th 2016 a brief tornado went through portions of rural Clay county near Green causing damage to a home and several trees. In addition, strong winds up to 65 mph impacted southwest Shawnee county.Tornadoes:
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Tornado -Near Green
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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
| EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
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Winds in Shawnee County:
Later in the evening, a severe thunderstorm produced gusty winds from 45 to 65 mph. Tree damage was reported across portions of southwest Shawnee county.
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| Tree Damage | Tree Damage | Tree Damage |
Photos of Tornado Damage:
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| Tree and House damage (NWS Survey) |
Tree and House damage (NWS Survey) |
Tree Damage (NWS Survey) |
Tree Damage (NWS Survey) |
Radar:
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| Radar images of tornado Velocity (left) Reflectivity( right) |
Bright red indicates strong winds estimated at 45-65 mph | Bright red indicates strong winds estimated at 45-65 mph | Tree Damage Points on Map |
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