Kentucky NWS Faced Staff Cuts Before Deadly Tornado Hit
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The National Weather Service released a flood warning at 7:42 p.m. on Monday valid from 11 p.m. until Tuesday 9:05 p.m. for Clay and Ray counties.
The National Weather Service and AccuWeather both warn of severe weather that could affect the Southeast region, though forecasts remain uncertain.
Storm surveys are underway following a night of severe weather across North Texas. As of Monday afternoon, at least seven tornadoes have been confirmed. EF-0 tornadoes: One confirmed near Morton Valley in Eastland County.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in and near Gordon on May 18. The National Weather Service Fort Worth confirmed the tornado on Monday, May 19, citing estimated peak winds of 105 mph. An EF-1 rating is assigned for tornadoes with estimated peak winds between 86 and 110 mph.
Rain and colder-than-normal temperatures are expected this week, with the forecast for a dry Memorial Day weekend uncertain. Temperatures are expected to hover in the 60s all week, lower than the average high of 71, with rain most of the week, National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Kook said.
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First Alert 6 has been asking Flood’s office since May 8th why improved data collection has been delayed at the National Weather Service. Flood’s office said that there would be two weather balloon launches a day starting April 28th.
On Monday at 12:21 p.m. a red flag warning was released by the NWS Sacramento CA in effect until 8 p.m. The warning is for Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft, Central Sacramento Valley including Glenn/Colusa/Yuba/Northern Sutter/Butte County Below 1000 Ft,
According to the National Weather Service, an EF-1 tornado occurred at 7:46 a.m. on Friday, May 16. The tornado traveled roughly seven miles at a speed of 90 mph and was on the ground for 7 minutes. No injuries or deaths were reported.
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a weather alert at 4:14 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Alexander County.
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Of the seven tornadoes, four were rated EF-0s, two were EF-1 and one in New Richmond, Wisconsin was rated an EF-2.