Tornado outbreak and derecho of April 1–3, 2024
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From April 1 to 3, 2024, a significant tornado outbreak,[2] which also included a derecho, affected much of the Midwestern and Southeastern United States.[3][4] The National Weather Service issued dozens of severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings across West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Oklahoma, Kansas Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri during the event. A total of 32 million people were estimated to be under watches or warnings, and over 150,000 people were estimated to be without power.[5] and 15 people were injured. The event was given an outbreak intensity score of 28 points, ranking it as a significant tornado outbreak, and five people were killed by non-tornadic events as well.[6][7]
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Meteorological history | |
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Duration | April 1–3, 2024 |
Tornado outbreak | |
Tornadoes | 86 |
Maximum rating | EF2 tornado |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 5 non-tornadic |
Injuries | 25 |
Areas affected | Midwestern, Southern, Northeastern United States |
Power outages | 700,000[1] |
Part of the Tornadoes of 2024 |
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