Death toll continues to go higher in Joplin at 116. Nation's deadliest tornado since the 1953 tornado struck Flint, Michigan
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SPC has placed parts of 'tornado alley' in a rare 'HIGH' risk for severe weather. A major tornado outbreak is expected in parts of southern Kansas and central Oklahoma, including Norman and Oklahoma City
Preliminary survey reports from Joplin and Minneapolis tornadoes:
Minneapolis low end EF-2 with 1 fatality
Joplin high end EF-4 with 116 fatalities; both figures for Joplin could go higher
The number of high wind reports have amassed at least 300 for the 24 hour period. Also, the number of hail reports was 174. Lots of rotation with several of these storms. Expect more of the same today. However, the greatest focus will be on the OK/KS areas for an expected major severe weather outbreak.
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