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Update: The tornado warning for Westmoreland County is likely to expire at 4:15 p.m.
Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning for Southwest Pa. will be expiring at 2:45 p.m. Jun. 6, 2025, 2:48 p.m.
The Washington Post20d
Why tornado ratings don’t always tell the whole story
The first tornado touched down southwest of Greensburg at 9:21 p.m. and lasted ... (And both tornadoes even looked similar in shape, strength and size.) It’s an example of an almost identical ...
ksn.com20d
EF-3 tornadoes hit Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford and Reno counties
On Sunday, the NWS issued a Tornado Emergency for Greensburg around 9:50 p.m. because ... The peak wind speed was 143 mph. The maximum width was 230 yards. It ended near County Road 406 and ...
The Washington Post21d
What it’s like to intercept a violent tornado at night
WICHITA — On May 4, 2007, Greensburg, Kansas, was slammed by a 205 mph EF5 tornado that killed 12 and damaged or destroyed much of the town. On Sunday night, it almost happened again as a family ...
NewsX21d
Tornadoes Strike Central US Again as Communities Reel from Days of Deadly Storms
In northern Texas, hail the size of softballs — up to ... In Kansas, the town of Greensburg was spared major damage after a tornado threat triggered emergency warnings Sunday night.
kcra.com21d
Severe storms and tornadoes leave 28 dead across central and eastern US
Two extreme warnings on Sunday turned into “large and destructive” tornado emergencies in Greensburg and Plevna, Kansas.Moderate risk for excessive rainfall: Northern Arkansas and southern ...