A powerful storm system will continue to bring heavy mountain snow, rain, and high winds to the Pacific Northwest and northern California through midweek. Heavy rain and flash flooding potential exists across the central Gulf Coast over the next few days, including the Florida Panhandle. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of excessive rainfall is in effect Tuesday. Read More >
Overview
The six tornadoes in Central PA on May 26th, 2011. |
Tornadoes
Tornado - New Franklin
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Tornado - Slate Run
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Tornado - Cammal
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Tornado - Marysville/Dauphin Boro
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Tornado - Hogestown
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Tornado - Schuylkill Haven
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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 |
Environment
Figure 1: Surface Map morning of May 26th, 2011 | Figure 2: Visible Satellite 2:15 PM EDT May 26th, 2011 | Figure 3: Infrared Satellite 7:15 PM EDT May 26th, 2011 |
Figure 4: Upper Air Balloon Sounding 8:00 PM May 26th, 2011 | Figure 5: CAPE/CIN 4:05 PM EDT May 26th, 2011 |
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