Tornadoes have struck up and down the country's mid section over the past three days leaving utter devastation and death in their wake. Sadly, 2 people were killed in an EF-1 tornado that cut a path through the highly populated North-side of Minneapolis, MN on Sunday afternoon. The same evening a historically tragic event unfolded in the town of Joplin, MO (pop. 50,000) where an EF-5 tornado ripped through the town destroying absolutely everything in its path leaving at least 122 dead and making it the single deadliest tornado since 1950. Once again, tornadoes carved a deadly path through Oklahoma tonight (Tue.) leaving at least 7 dead with storms expected to continue overnight and unfortunately hit some of the same areas as Sunday's storms. The atmosphere will re-load for tomorrow across portions of the mid and lower Mississippi valleys. The SPC in Norman, OK has a day 2 Moderate Risk for a large area with another major severe weather outbreak likely. More strong/violent long-track tornadoes will be possible in many areas including Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Stay tuned to your local forecast and check W.W.W. for continued updates on this potentially record breaking year.
