What is a Tornadic Vortex Signature (#TVS) as depicted as a red triangle in my radar images⬆️
A TVS is a signature, or indication, of a potential #tornado. It is basically an indication of strong wind shear (or changing wind direction) in a very small area associated with potential tornadic circulation within a thunderstorm. A TVS is no guarantee a tornado will form, but definitely a strong indication that one may soon develop, or already has.
#Benton, #Arkansas: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 2:15 AM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Tulsa OK
#Collin, #Fannin, #Grayson, #Hunt, #Texas: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 12:15 AM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Fort Worth TX
#Comanche, #Eastland, #Texas: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 7:15 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Fort Worth TX
#TORNADO EMERGENCY until 7:30 PM CDT. #Tornado spotted in this area. This is a life-threatening situation. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Source: NWS Shreveport LA
Weather today not as severe as yesterday, but 14 tornadoes detected so far today. More severe weather in store tonight and tomorrow ☹️ https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ #Tornado#wxok
1/n
A satellite image shows the nearly mile-long path of damage left by Tuesday's #tornado in #Greenfield, #Iowa
According to Gov. Kim Reynolds, at least 153 homes were majorly damaged or destroyed.
Information on businesses damaged was not yet available. Four people died and at least 35 were injured.
Four fatalities and at least 35 injuries were the result of the #tornado that impacted the #Greenfield, Adair County, #Iowa area during the afternoon hours of Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
#Adair County Vet clinic in #Greenfield is still standing, has only minor damage and is operational. Clinic staff are all okay.
Greenfield's hospital (pic) was among the buildings that were damaged.
Patients were evacuated and, like other injured people, were taken to hospitals in the region.