Weekly wrap-up: Severe storms rattle central US; UN seeks billions to offset El Nino's devastating blow to 60 million worldwide
One of the largest severe weather outbreak so far this year occurred this week as powerful winds, large hail and heavy rains pummeled the Plains and parts of the Ohio Valley over the course of several days.
According to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center, there were 39 tornado reports, over 310 high wind reports and more than 240 hail reports from Tuesday and Wednesday combined.
In Missouri, thunderstorm winds gusted to near 80 mph in Kimberling City and near 90 mph around Carthage. Damage was reported in both locations Wednesday morning.
Flash flooding was also a problem from parts of the Plains to the Gulf Coast this week. In Dover, Kansas, a family of ninehad to be rescued after floodwaters surrounded their home.
At least 12 people were injured in Oklahoma due to Tuesday's storms, while a 62-year-old woman was killed after a tree fell on her home in the Houston area early Wednesday, the Associated Pressreported. Multiple tornadoes also caused damage by overturning cars and shredding roofs north of Dallas late Tuesday, the AP said.
Lightning strikes along Interstate 70 near Junction City, Kan., Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Thunderstorms bearing hail as big as grapefruit and winds approaching hurricane strength lashed portions of the Great Plains on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
The World Meteorological Organization announced on Monday that it's retiring storm names Erika, Joaquin and Patricia due to their destructive nature during the 2015 season.
The 2015 hurricane names are scheduled to be used next in 2021. However, the WMO said Erika will be replaced with "Elsa," Joaquin with "Julian" and Patricia with "Pamela."
Erika and Joaquin both developed in the Atlantic Ocean, while powerful Patricia formed in the North Pacific.
Source: m.accuweather.com
According to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center, there were 39 tornado reports, over 310 high wind reports and more than 240 hail reports from Tuesday and Wednesday combined.
In Missouri, thunderstorm winds gusted to near 80 mph in Kimberling City and near 90 mph around Carthage. Damage was reported in both locations Wednesday morning.
Flash flooding was also a problem from parts of the Plains to the Gulf Coast this week. In Dover, Kansas, a family of ninehad to be rescued after floodwaters surrounded their home.
At least 12 people were injured in Oklahoma due to Tuesday's storms, while a 62-year-old woman was killed after a tree fell on her home in the Houston area early Wednesday, the Associated Pressreported. Multiple tornadoes also caused damage by overturning cars and shredding roofs north of Dallas late Tuesday, the AP said.
Lightning strikes along Interstate 70 near Junction City, Kan., Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Thunderstorms bearing hail as big as grapefruit and winds approaching hurricane strength lashed portions of the Great Plains on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
The World Meteorological Organization announced on Monday that it's retiring storm names Erika, Joaquin and Patricia due to their destructive nature during the 2015 season.
The 2015 hurricane names are scheduled to be used next in 2021. However, the WMO said Erika will be replaced with "Elsa," Joaquin with "Julian" and Patricia with "Pamela."
Erika and Joaquin both developed in the Atlantic Ocean, while powerful Patricia formed in the North Pacific.
Source: m.accuweather.com
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