NWS Confirms Preliminary EF1 Tornado Track in South Columbus
A preliminary National Weather Service survey confirmed an EF1 tornado in south Columbus on August 11, with estimated winds of 100 mph and a 1.8-mile track.
Tornadoes
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Illinois’ 200-tornado year is testing how the state prepares for severe weather
After the Aug. 11-12 derecho, Illinois is collecting damage reports as communities document losses and officials assess whether additional state or federal assistance may be warranted.
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Midwest Storm Recovery Continues as Flooding and Outages Persist
A deadly August 11-12 storm system left tornado damage, flood rescues and widespread outages across the Midwest as more rain risks remained August 14.
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United States evening weather update: Heat peaks as storms move east
Dangerous heat leads tonight across the South and East while severe storms threaten the Appalachians and Northeast, and tornado cleanup continues in Illinois and Indiana.