Almena Kansas Tornado

June 03, 1999


 

"Doppler on Wheels" about to scan Almena, KS. tornado.

Picture of the growing cumulonimbus over Norton County.

All the makings of a tornado just west of Almena!

Supercell photo by Scott Mentzer, MIC

Rain Free Base area of mature cell - taken by Scott Mentzer, MIC

Large Tornado  - Photo by The Weather Channel

The tornado leveled this abandoned house near Almena. Take a look at the trees in the background!

The same tornado destroyed this home north of Almena. The family in this home took cover in the basement. 


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