Freak Thunderstorm Spawns Twin Tornadoes as Severe Outbreak Hits U.S.

A severe weather outbreak, including large hail, damaging straight-line winds and multiple strong tornadoes is underway across several states in the Plains and Midwest. Soon after a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” tornado watch was issued for northeastern Nebraska, a massive thunderstorm spawned at least two tornadoes at the same time near the small town of Pilger, Nebraska at about 4:20 p.m. CT, with reports of heavy damage in that area. Pilger has a population of about 350 people, according to the 2010 Census. Damage was also reported in Stanton, Nebraska, from that same storm.

Although rare, the phenomenon of simultaneous multiple tornadoes associated with the same severe thunderstorm is not unheard of. However, it is extremely rare for both tornadoes to be so intense and long-lasting Read more...