Severe Weather Strikes Central US with Tornadoes and Hailstorms
Weather tracker: Tornadoes and giant hail in central US
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The central United States experienced severe thunderstorms this week, resulting in eight tornadoes, including an EF2 tornado in Sycamore, Kansas, and an EF3 tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas. Springfield, Missouri, faced a devastating hailstorm with hailstones up to 12cm in diameter, marking it as potentially the costliest in the city's history.
- 01Eight tornadoes struck the central US, including an EF2 in Sycamore, Kansas.
- 02Springfield, Missouri, experienced a severe hailstorm with hailstones reaching 12cm in diameter.
- 03An EF3 tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas, injured five people and caused extensive damage.
- 04Southern China faced extreme rainfall, with 538mm falling in just 12 hours.
- 05Moscow recorded a late April snowstorm with 21cm of snow, the highest since 1880.
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This week, the central United States faced severe weather, highlighted by the occurrence of eight tornadoes. Notably, an EF2 tornado struck Sycamore, Kansas, while an EF3 tornado impacted Mineral Wells, Texas, with wind speeds reaching 145 mph (233 km/h), resulting in five injuries and significant destruction. Springfield, Missouri, was hit by a hailstorm that produced hailstones up to 12cm (5 inches) in diameter, leading to extensive damage to vehicles and marking a potential record for the costliest hailstorm in the city’s history. Meanwhile, southern China experienced extreme rainfall, with 538mm falling in just 12 hours, causing severe flooding and evacuations. Additionally, Moscow faced a rare late April snowstorm, accumulating 21cm of snow, the highest recorded for this time of year since 1880.
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Residents in affected areas, particularly in Texas and Missouri, face significant property damage and potential disruptions to daily life due to severe weather.
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