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April 22, 2011 and April 25-28, 2011 Tornado Outbreaks

April 22, 2011 and April 25-28, 2011 Tornado Outbreaks

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The April 22, 2011, and April 25-27 tornado outbreaks were significant weather events that caused widespread destruction and loss of life.

362 tornadoes were confirmed across 21 states during April 25-28, 2011 alone, with the most intense activity on April 27. The outbreak resulted in 324 tornado-related deaths, making it the deadliest outbreak since 1974. The states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee were particularly hard hit, with several EF4 and EF5 tornadoes causing catastrophic damage.

These events highlighted the importance of severe weather preparedness and the need for effective warning systems to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters.

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