The damage and destruction left behind after a powerful tornado touched down in Laurel, Kentucky is devastating. The tornado ripped through Friday evening and killed at least 17 people, completely destroying homes and businesses in its path. As far as the eye can see, there is nothing but debris. The Weather Channel’s Jordan Steele is on the ground in Kentucky to give us a first hand look at the damage.
New video gives a stunning, up close look at the damage and destruction caused by a deadly EF3 tornado that raced through St. Louis, Missouri. You’ll see why a curfew was issued over the weekend and why Mayor Cara Spencer said her heart aches for her city.
Mid-May is living up to its reputation for severe weather as an active weather pattern brings the threat of strong tornadoes, damaging hail and intense, destructive wind gusts over multiple days.
Monday will bring more strong storms to many of the same places that have faced strong storms during the last few days. The Central and Southern Plains, as well as portions of the Ozarks will have the highest threat for severe storms. Large hail, greater than two inches in diameter, damaging winds and large tornadoes are all possible with Monday’s round of severe storms. Places like Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Dallas-Forth Worth could see the greatest risk for storms. Watch to see what to expect on Monday.