Latest: NWS confirms tornado touchdowns near Tulsa
The Latest on severe weather in the southern U.S. (all times local): 9 p.m.
www.foxnews.comHere’s the latest on tornado touchdowns based on recent credible reports.
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United States: The National Weather Service and local news outlets have been tracking several confirmed tornado touchdowns as part of active severe weather events in various regions. For example, Michigan saw multiple touchdowns from a single parent storm in March, with EF2/EF3 intensity reported in different localities, and a fourth EF0 touchdown in Calhoun County. This indicates that large, organized supercell systems can produce several tornadoes in a single event, sometimes across neighboring counties.[1]
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Oklahoma/Ted areas: Historically, periods with strong storm systems have produced multiple tornado touchdowns in quick succession, including near Tulsa and other southern U.S. locations, with reports of injuries and significant damage in some cases.[2]
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Texas/Great Lakes regions: Broad, multi-state storm systems can spawn tornadoes from Texas up through the Great Lakes, with multiple confirmed touchdowns in several states during active severe-weather outbreaks,.[6][8]
How to stay safe
- Monitor official sources (National Weather Service warnings, local meteorologists) for real-time tornado warnings and path updates.
- Have a prepped safety plan: identify a sturdy interior room or basement, secure furniture, and have a NOAA weather radio or smartphone alerts enabled.
- If a tornado is nearby and you cannot seek sturdy shelter, lie in a low spot, protect your head, and cover yourself with a heavy blanket or coat.
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