Tornado outbreak of March 3–4, 2030
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| Duration | March 3–4, 2030 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | 1 |
| Maximum rating | EFU tornado |
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| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | Unknown |
| Injuries | Unknown |
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| Part of the Tornadoes of 2030 | |
Meteorological synopsis
Confirmed tornadoes
| EFU | EF0 | EF1 | EF2 | EF3 | EF4 | EF5 | Total |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Ackerman–Sturgis–Bradley–Longview–Starkville–Mayhew–Eskridge, Mississippi
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| EF3+ tornado | |
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| Fatalities | 3+ |
| Injuries | 85+ |
A large, long-track and potentially violent tornado struck the communities of Bradley, Longview, and Starkville in Mississippi directly during the late night hours of March 3. The tornado would damage, or completely destroy multiple structures in it's path. Doppler radar measured a gate to gate velocity on this tornado of 245 mph (394 km/h). Starkville was the worst hit, with the tornado directly impacting the downtown district. The tornado would track over 50 miles across northeastern Mississippi and remain on the ground for over an hour.
There have been reports of slabbed homes within the city, but damage surveys are still ongoing. Preliminary surveys indicated this tornado was at least low-end EF3 intensity. Each county affected have yet to post their death/injury totals as they are still unknown. Latest information shows that over 85 people were injured according to the public along with 3 known fatalities.
Dodge Center, Minnesota
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| EF? tornado | |
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| Fatalities | N/A |
| Injuries | N/A |
An extremely large, and strong wedge tornado struck the city of Dodge Center, Minnesota in the early morning hours of March 4, 2030. It is unknown at this time if this tornado has injuries or fatalities, but more information will arrive as this tornado continues to be surveyed.
Preliminary information from the NWS in La Crosse stated that this tornado could've indeed been violent. Storm chasers reported this tornado had an extremely violent motion approaching the city, and pictures posted by them depict extreme damage. The survey still has yet to begin, we will receive better information regarding injuries, fatalities, and damage when this happens.