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
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On June 29, 2019 a surface boundary was located across south central South Dakota. Very strong instability along the boundary was realized when a thunderstorm exploded along it. The thunderstorm updraft stretched energy along the boundary into a very slow moving tornado near Allen, SD. The tornado was visible for many miles. It was unusual because it only moved within a two mile area, but lasted about 40 minutes. Fortunately, it spun over corn fields most of the time. It damaged a house, blew over a couple of grain bins, snapped power poles, and carried grain bags. The tornado was rated EF-1 by an NWS storm survey team. More information about the environment of the Allen tornado can be found here. |
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Tornado
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Tornado - Near Allen, SD
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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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Photos & Video
Video courtesy Steve Wilson and OST / Bennett County Emergency Management
Tornado Pictures Near Allen, SD
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Tornado Damage Survey Pictures
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| Collapsed barn door NWS Storm Survey |
Barn roof damage NWS Storm Survey |
Broken house windows NWS Storm Survey |
Power pole snapped NWS Storm Survey |
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| Grain bin foundation NWS Storm Survey |
Corn stalks piled against a house NWS Storm Survey |
Tornado scoured corn fields NWS Storm Survey |
Tornado scoured corn fields NWS Storm Survey |
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