Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warnings issued
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When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar.
From Indianapolis Star
A life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes is expected today in parts of the central and eastern US from a powerful, wide-reaching spring storm.
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A final assessment by the weather service is expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement this week.
The National Weather Service issued 728 tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings in a 24-hour period on Thursday.
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mlive on MSNTornado or destructive winds? National Weather Service to survey damage sites after deadly weekend stormWhile most of the damage was likely caused by harsh, straight-line winds, they will be checking to see if tornadoes may have touched down.
"TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building," the tornado warning said. "Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris."
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A National Weather Service survey team confirmed a tornado hit a rural area of Howell County on Wednesday. The EF-1 storm formed southwest of West Plains from State Highway JJ to County Road 8800 near South Fork around 3:15 p.m. The tornado lasted around 1 mile. It packed wind speeds of 95 to 100 miles per hour.
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An EF-0 tornado with estimated maximum winds of 76 mph briefly touched down in the Salida area of Stanislaus County on Tuesday, uprooting dozens of almond trees, breaking large tree branches and damaging three structures,
More than 50 weather warnings were for tornadoes. Rain continues to cause flash flooding concerns around the state.