Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Overview

Strong to locally severe storms moved northeast across central Illinois during the afternoon of April 24.

Tornado

Tornadoes

Tornado - SHARPSBURG
CHRISTIAN COUNTY

Date	4/24/2022
Time (Local)	5:49 - 5:50 pm CDT
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	110 mph
Path Length	0.9 miles
Max Width	3 mi. ENE of Sharpsburg
Injuries/Deaths	4 mi. ENE of Sharpsburg
Summary: The primary damage occurred at a farm along E. 1900N Rd., where a 60x120 foot machine shed was destroyed. Debris was strewn over a mile to the northeast.

Track Map

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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph

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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

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