Tornado

가장 강력한 토네이도가 Mineral Wells, Texas를 강타하여 재난 사태가 선포되었습니다. 다른 곳에서는 기록적인 폭우가 발생했습니다. 봄은 central US 전역에서 심각한 뇌우가 발생하는 계절이며, 이번 주 초는 이 지역에 특히 활동적인 시기였습니다. 월요일부터 수요일까지 형성된 유리한 기상 패턴은 강렬한 뇌우를 유발했으며, 강풍과 매우 큰 우박, 강력한 토네이도를 동반했습니다. 월요일에는 Sycamore, Kansas 마을을 휩쓴 EF2 토네이도를 포함해 총 8건의 토네이도가 보고되었습니다. 화요일에는 mid-west 전역에 걸쳐 더 광범위한 기상 현상이 나타났으며, 특히 Springfield, Missouri를 통과한 심각한 우박 폭풍이 두드러졌습니다. 계속 읽기...

Severe storms put nearly 50 million at risk and follow a deadly weekend after tornado killed two people in TexasSevere storms are expected to sweep across the mid-Mississippi valley and midwest regions of the US on Monday, putting nearly 50 million people at risk.The storm prediction center has issued a level 4 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms across south-west Illinois and south-east Missouri, including major cities such as St Louis. Forecasters warned of “multiple strong to intense tornadoes, widespread severe/damaging wind gusts and scattered large to very large hail”, with some hail potentially reaching baseball size. Continue reading...

Extreme weather likely to continue after devastating homes and endangering millions in US south and midwestAt least one person was killed after a very powerful tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, as extreme weather continued to devastate homes and put millions across the south and midwestern US at risk, with wildfires also raging on in parts of Georgia.Officials from Wise county in Texas said the storm reached the area at around 10pm and caused significant damage across multiple neighborhoods. In addition to the confirmed death, six people were treated or transported by emergency responders to be treated for storm-related injuries. Continue reading...

Homes were reduced to rubble as twister touched down for 30 minutes and carved out a trail of destructionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAt least 10 people were injured after a tornado hit northern Oklahoma, as a strong weather system produced a dozen reported twisters that tore destructively through parts of the central US overnight.Emergency services began assessing the most extensive damage in the rural town of Enid as dawn broke on Friday. Homes were reduced to rubble and splintered wood in the city of about 50,000 people near the state’s northern border. A number of videos showed terrifying wind funnels touching down and roaring across the land towards settlements. The largest tornado was reported to have stayed on the ground for 30 minutes, carving a snaking trail of damage. Continue reading...