EF-2 Tornado Confirmed to Have Ripped Through Ripley and Butler Counties

Survey teams are en route to Dexter to assess the aftermath of recent storms. Additionally, an EF-2 tornado was confirmed to have traversed Ripley and Butler counties on Sunday. This tornado, which passed near Gatewood, boasted wind speeds reaching 115 mph and carved a path of 38.6 miles. In related news, a storm survivor recounted her harrowing experience, and reports indicate that 22 people have died across the US due to weekend tornadoes, with the potential for more storms on the horizon. Recovery efforts are underway, with some facilities at the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area reopening, and Kentucky families facing challenges after being hit by a tornado for the second time in the same locations. The incident has been tagged under categories such as News and tags including Butler County, Gatewood, Missouri, National Weather Service, Ripley County, and tornado.