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pl23_wea04776.jpg

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Description

Radar reflectivity image of Joplin tornado at approximately 1745 PM showingcharacteristic hook echo just southeast of Joplin city center. The large purplearea just below the p in Joplin is the approximate tornado location.

Display Date

2011 May 25

Location

Missouri, Joplin

Collection

Weather Service