Weather tracker: Tornadoes and giant hail in central US
Severe thunderstorms impacted the central US from Monday to Wednesday, bringing multiple tornadoes and large hail. An EF2 tornado hit Sycamore, Kansas, on Monday, while Tuesday saw widespread damage from hailstones up to 12cm in Springfield, Missouri, causing significant property damage and the death of an emu.
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Reservoirs with known safety concerns must remain empty during the period, as well as through the coming rainy season.
An EF3 tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas, reached wind speeds of 145mph and injured five people.
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at least 14 people were killed
sudden storms brought heavy rain and intense lightning on Sunday
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