The Deadliest Tornado in US History Blindsided the Midwest in 1925 | HISTORY

March 18, 1925. Across southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwestern Indiana, factories were running, schools were in session, and towns moved through an ordinary workday. Then, without warning, a massive tornado touched down. In an instant, entire communities were changed forever. 🔍 Sources & Images: • Wikipedia: 1925 Tri-State tornado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1925_Tri-State_tornado https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:1925_Tri-State_Tornado • Additional stock video, m

One year since Tri-State tornado outbreak left path of destruction

Few storms possible overnight (possibly severe - best chance NW of Evansville after 2am)...very windy/very warm lows of 68-70; Few showers/storms WED morning, increasing across all of #tristatewx after noon (possibly severe), diminishing late...very windy/warm highs of 70-77. | Tri-State Weather Authority

Mostly cloudy tonight with a few showers this evening (best chance west of US 41) increasing late evening/overnight then diminishing around daybreak. Mild with temps falling into the 40s this evening (sunset 4:31) to breezy/mild overnight lows of 43-44 (sunrise 6:47). #tristatewx | Tri-State Weather Authority

It’s been 98 years since the Tri-State Tornado ripped through Missouri, Illinois, Indiana