Debris Flies as Deadly EF3 Tornado Barrels Through Northeast Kansas

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2 May 2024 at 0:05 pm

A powerful EF3 tornado ripped through Westmoreland, Kansas, on Tuesday, April 30, killing one and injuring three others, local authorities said.

Brian Clifton captured footage of the tornado swirling overhead, and on the ground whipping up debris. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado brought peak winds of 140 mph.

In a statement, Pottawatomie County officials said the tornado was on the ground for eight minutes, destroyed 22 homes, and damaged 18 other structures. Credit: Brian Clifton via Storyful

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