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The National Weather Service rated a deadly tornado in Boone and Marion Counties, Arkansas, as an EF3, with wind speeds of 145 mph. The storm, which occurred early Sunday morning, killed four people, injured another, and caused significant damage to homes. Survey teams are continuing to assess the damage.
An EF3 tornado, with peak winds up to 150 mph, tore through central North Carolina, causing destruction and injuries. This is the first EF3 tornado ever observed in central North Carolina in July and the strongest twister on record for this time of year in the state. The tornado damaged homes, uprooted trees, and snapped power poles. A Pfizer facility in Rocky Mount was also damaged, but all staff are safe. Meanwhile, a heatwave continues to affect over 100 million Americans across 16 states, with temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the Southwest and heat index values in the 100s in the Southeast.
An EF3 tornado, with peak winds up to 150 mph, tore through central North Carolina, causing destruction and injuries. This is the first EF3 tornado ever observed in central North Carolina in July and the strongest twister on record for this time of year in the state. The tornado damaged homes, uprooted trees, and snapped power poles. A Pfizer facility in Rocky Mount was also damaged, but all staff are safe. Meanwhile, a heatwave continues to affect over 100 million Americans across 16 states, with temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the Southwest and heat index values in the 100s in the Southeast.
Multiple tornadoes caused damage in northwestern Minnesota, with the Mahnomen tornado rated an EF3 and tearing the roof off a home. The National Weather Service is surveying the damage in the region and will release more information on Monday.
An EF3 tornado hit the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach, damaging between 50 and 100 homes. No fatalities or injuries have been reported. The tornado struck on Sunday evening as severe storms moved through the East Coast. Virginia Beach City Manager Patrick Duhaney declared a local state of emergency. The same storm system brought flooding conditions to the Northeast on Monday morning, with flash flood warnings in effect in Maine, New Hampshire, and parts of New Jersey.
The National Weather Service has confirmed five tornadoes in Oklahoma, including an EF3 that caused damage in the town of Cole. Two people were killed when the tornado hit McClain County. Crews also confirmed an EF2 tornado that passed through Shawnee. Although these five have been confirmed, the National Weather Service continues to survey areas and more tornado confirmations are expected.
Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian has shared new information on the damage caused by an EF3 tornado. The tornado caused significant damage to homes and businesses in the affected area, with some structures being completely destroyed. Yakoubian emphasized the importance of being prepared for severe weather and having a plan in place to stay safe.