Strong tornadoes slam the Plains, Upper Midwest in multi-day severe weather outbreak A dangerous severe weather outbreak swept across the Plains and Upper Midwest on Sunday, unleashing tornadoes, massive hail, and destructive wind gusts that caused widespread damage from Nebraska and South Dakota into Iowa and Minnesota. Multiple tornado warnings, including a rare Tornado Emergency near Hebron, were issued as powerful supercells tracked through the region. The storm system produced large hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter in parts of Nebraska, while damaging winds knocked out power for thousands in South Dakota near the Nebraska border. Storm reports detailed extensive damage, including collapsed buildings, overturned campers, downed trees, and power lines. Reports of destructive hail and wind damage were widespread, with the Omaha metro area and western Iowa facing significant threats as the severe weather moved eastward overnight. Forecasters warned that Monday could bring an even more dangerous setup across the central Plains, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing a rare Level 4 out of 5 risk for parts of Kansas and Nebraska. This risk indicates conditions may support long-track tornadoes, giant hail, and widespread damaging winds. The severe weather outbreak stretched over 1,000 miles, affecting millions of Americans in the Plains and Upper Midwest. A tornado was captured on camera crossing Interstate 29 near Salix, Iowa, as storms continued to sweep across the region. A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of the Omaha metro area, with a storm capable of producing a tornado moving northeast at 55 mph.#national_weather_service #storm_prediction_center #fox_weather #tornado_emergency_hebron #tornado_watch_des_mois
Louisiana experiences four earthquakes with magnitudes up to 4.0 | Fox Weather Four earthquakes, measuring between 3.1 and 4.0 on the Richter scale, shook Louisiana early Monday morning, March 9. The tremors occurred within a 10-minute window, starting at 4:33 a.m. Central Time and continuing through 4:41 a.m. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the first quake struck 2.5 miles northwest of Edgefield, Louisiana, at a depth of 3.1 miles. A second magnitude 3.1 earthquake followed shortly after, approximately 1.9 miles north-northeast of Edgefield at the same depth. A third tremor, measuring 3.9, hit around 4:40 a.m., occurring nearly at the same location as the previous quakes, 1.9 miles northeast of Edgefield. The final earthquake of the sequence reached a magnitude of 4.0 at 4:41 a.m., striking 5 miles west-northwest of Edgefield. Residents as far south as Coushatta and as far north as Minden reported feeling the shaking. This event follows a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck the same area in Red River Parish just four days earlier, marking the strongest recorded earthquake in Louisiana’s history. Two of the Monday morning quakes are now among the four most significant in the state’s seismic record. The USGS noted no immediate reports of damage, injuries, or fatalities. The Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office stated they are monitoring the situation and will provide updates if new information arises. The incident remains under observation, with Fox Weather advising readers to stay tuned for further developments. The occurrence highlights the potential for seismic activity in Louisiana, a region not typically associated with frequent earthquakes. While the U.S.#usgs #louisiana #edgefield #red_river_parish #fox_weather
