Isolated heavy rainfall will continue through tonight across portions of central Texas, though some relief from the heavy rain is expected on Tuesday. Heat and humidity will remain in place across the Eastern U.S. and interior Northwest U.S. over the next few days with widespread moderate to major Heat Risk. Dangerous heat will build into the Desert Southwest Tuesday through Thursday. Read More >
Overview
A few weak thunderstorms developed near Lake Mille Lacs the evening of the 26th ahead of a cold front. While the overall threat of severe storms was low, one of the storms did produce a waterspout over Farm Island Lake that did produce damage along the shore. This storm produced additional funnel clouds, but no other waterspouts or tornadoes were reported. |
The waterspout from the southeast corner of the lake. (Photo courtesy Tim Meyer) |
Waterspout
Waterspout - Farm Island Lake, MN
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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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Damage Photos
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Damage that occurred where the waterspout moved ashore on the eastern side of the lake. (Jim Hayes) |
Damage that occurred where the waterspout moved ashore on the eastern side of the lake. (Jim Hayes) |
Damage that occurred where the waterspout moved ashore on the eastern side of the lake. (Jim Hayes) |
Damage that occurred where the waterspout moved ashore on the eastern side of the lake. (Jim Hayes) |
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