Severe Weather Threat Continues in Oklahoma and Midwest with Tornadoes and Storm Warnings
Oklahoma and the Midwest are experiencing a significant severe weather outbreak, including tornado threats, damaging winds, hail, and flooding. A tornado watch was issued for parts of Kansas City, which has since expired, but areas remain under severe weather alerts. The National Weather Service reported multiple tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Illinois. Damage reports include tornadoes near Pittsburg, Oklahoma, and in the St. Louis and Kentucky areas, with EF2 to EF4 intensity levels. Storms brought hail up to 4.5 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 75 mph, causing widespread damage. Kansas City faced two rounds of severe storms, with strong winds and hail impacting the region between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday. The ongoing outbreak is part of a larger pattern affecting the Plains, Midwest, and South, with over 90 tornado reports from Thursday to Sunday. The weather system is expected to diminish later in the week, providing some relief, but residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for potential severe weather.
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