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Kansas towns suffer extensive damage after ‘direct hit’ from powerful overnight tornadoes
Significant damage was reported in western and central Kansas early Monday morning after powerful storms ...
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Why the Plevna tornado took days to rate: Damage, not size, determines EF scale
The Plevna tornado reached nearly a mile wide at its strongest point — the largest in Kansas since 2019 — and residents had approximately 40 minutes’ warning.
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Watch: Massive wedge tornado approaches Plevna, Kansas
A video shared from Plevna, Kansas, shows a massive wedge tornado being illuminated by flashes of lightning as it spins ...
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'It was massive': Woman describes tornado as Plevna residents sheltered in church
A powerful tornado hit the city of Plevna in Reno County, causing extensive damage but no reported injuries or fatalities ...
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Destructive tornados reported in Kansas, surrounding states
Severe thunderstorms May 18 brought large, destructive tornadoes to parts of Kansas, according to news reports.
Severe Weather Updates: Tornado Damage Reported In Colorado, Kansas As Storms Intensify
A new tornado watch has been issued for southwestern Kansas and western Oklahoma until 10 p.m. CDT. According to the Storm ...
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'Nocturnal monster': After days of killer tornadoes and storms, more is on the way: Updates
This after an estimated 21 tornadoes were reported on May 18. Tornadoes damaged homes just before 7 p.m. local time at ...
National Weather Service explains Enhanced Fujita Scale ratings for tornadoes
When a tornado strikes, a team from the National Weather Service (NWS) is sent out to assess the storm’s wind speeds and ...
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Plevna seeks support to save old school, community center
A historic building in Plevna is at risk of demolition following a tornado that swept through Reno County overnight on May 18.