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National Weather Service Provides Details of Friday Night Tornado Near Morrisonville

 

The National Weather Service on Sunday provided more details on the tracks of the many tornadoes that touched down across Central Illinois Friday night.

 

The above map was posted on their web site, along with details on the tornadoes.   Here is the info from the Morrisonville tornado:

 

CHRISTIAN COUNTY

Date3/31/2023

Time (Local) 7:06 - 7:08 pm

EF Rating EF-0

Est. Peak Winds 80 mph

Path Length 4.1 miles

Max Width 20 yards

Injuries/Deaths None

Summary:

Minor damage was surveyed in rural areas to the west and north of Morrisonville. Several grain bins were destroyed and carried across an open field. Damage that occurred to 30 power poles east of Morrisonville was determined to be the result of intense straight-line winds. 

 

The Morrisonville tornado was one of at least 6 that touched down Friday night.  The worst damage was in Sherman, Riverton, and Rantoul.  In all 3 cases, houses and buildings were damaged or destroyed.

 

No injuries were reported in any of the Central Illinois tornadoes on Friday night.

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