Tornadoes, storms wreak havoc across Midwest
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Storm damage experts have long warned against the misguided practice of parking under overpasses during severe storms or tornadoes. Not only is it dangerous to the countless other people stuck behind parked drivers, but the practice is also extremely dangerous for people under the overpass.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Storm Prediction Center issued a Tornado Watch for much of the Ozarks for Monday. The watch lasts until 9 p.m. It includes these counties: The KY3 First Alert Weather team is tracking the potential for dangerous tornadoes Monday evening and into the night. All modes of severe weather are possible.
The National Weather Service is warning of still more days of dangerous weather conditions across the central U.S. The agency issued the forecast Monday after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and
Climate and weather scientists have seen the location of the traditional "tornado alley" shift east and another one form to the southeast.
A dangerous tornado threat is unfolding today, as severe storms target major cities like Tulsa, Wichita, Kansas City, Omaha, Little Rock and Dallas, bringing the risk of damaging winds, large hail and strong tornadoes.
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Millions of people in the Midwest and Great Plains are in the path of numerous severe thunderstorms expected on Monday. Kansas City is expecting winds up to 50 MPH and half-dollar-sized hail that could damage roofs or cars.
Missouri's U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley sent letters to major insurance companies serving the state saying he expects them to provide full coverage for damages from storms that hit eastern Missouri on Friday.
Once the assessment is complete, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe will ask President Donald Trump for federal assistance for individual homeowners and renters.