Tornado watches remain in place in some states after several struck parts of the central U.S. on Monday night.
Tornado watches are in place for parts of Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service .Tornado watches mean that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop, and urges those in the area to be on alert for a warning to be issued.In Missouri, the watches are active in Butler, Perry, Wayne, Ripley, Bollinger and Carter Counties.In Illinois, the watches are active in several counties, including Sangamon, Peoria, McLean and Tazewell. These are active until 8 a.m.
On Monday night, the NWS declared a rare tornado emergency, its most extreme alert, as one struck Barnsdall, a city with a population of around 1,000 people.At least one person has died in Barnsdall and multiple injuries have been reported, Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden told local outlet FOX 23.He said that there was 'a lot of damage' between Bartlesville and Barnsdall, with several houses torn apart.
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